What are the main factors that influence a Control System Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Control System Engineer's salary?

A Control System Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Control & Instrument Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $94,386, a Control & Instrument Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $109,555, a Control System Engineer (4-7 years)earns $124,528, a Control & Instrument Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $152,284, a Control & Instrument Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $167,672,

What are the highest paying states for a Control System Engineer?

Control System Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Control System Engineer roles are District of Columbia $133,698, California $133,190, Massachusetts $131,415. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Control System Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Control System Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead System Engineer: $179,637; System Development Engineer: $130,425; System Engineer: $119,425; Control System Programmer: $117,895; System Solutions Engineer: $111,004.

Control System Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Control System Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Control System Engineer in Delaware is $122,564 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

However, a Control System Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,622
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,224 to $132,016
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,721

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Control System Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,016	$11,001	$2,539	$63
Average	$122,564	$10,214	$2,357	$59
25th Percentile	$113,224	$9,435	$2,177	$54

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Key Factors That Influence Control System Engineer Salaries

A Control System Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Control System Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Control System Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $94,386
Early Career (1-2 years): $109,555
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,528
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,284
Expert (over 8 years): $167,672

Levels	Salary
Control &... Level Control System Engineer	$94,386
Control &... Level Control System Engineer	$109,555
Control S... Level Control System Engineer	$124,528
Control &... Level Control System Engineer	$152,284
Control &... Level Control System Engineer	$167,672

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How Do Control System Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Control System Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $133,698.
California: $133,190.
Massachusetts: $131,415.

District of Columbia $133,698 California $133,190 Massachusetts $131,415 Washington $130,932 New Jersey $130,884 Alaska $130,715 Connecticut $129,049 New York $128,372

Hawaii $126,211 Rhode Island $125,197 Maryland $124,508 Minnesota $123,566 Colorado $123,204 Illinois $123,083 Oregon $122,625 Delaware $122,286

New Hampshire $122,074 Virginia $121,598 Pennsylvania $120,209 Nevada $119,509 North Dakota $119,280 Michigan $118,917 Wisconsin $118,785 Vermont $118,519

Texas $117,782 Maine $117,734 Arizona $117,662 Ohio $117,577 Georgia $116,466 Indiana $115,911 Wyoming $115,802 Utah $115,633

Iowa $115,560 Kansas $114,981 Louisiana $114,812 North Carolina $114,751 Missouri $114,727 Florida $114,256 Montana $114,003 Nebraska $113,761

Kentucky $113,628 South Carolina $113,145 Tennessee $112,844 Idaho $112,723 New Mexico $111,841 Oklahoma $111,648 Alabama $110,936 South Dakota $109,740

Arkansas $109,088 West Virginia $108,738 Mississippi $107,687

Top Paying Cities for Control System Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $126,561
Little Creek: $125,390
Magnolia: $125,909

Lincoln, DE $126,561 Little Creek, DE $125,390 Magnolia, DE $125,909 Milford, DE $126,561 Marydel, DE $124,919 Millsboro, DE $126,561 Millville, DE $127,406 Milton, DE $126,561

Nassau, DE $126,561 Ocean View, DE $127,406 Rehoboth Beach, DE $127,406 Seaford, DE $125,233 Selbyville, DE $127,406 Smyrna, DE $124,774 Viola, DE $125,909 Woodside, DE $125,547

Bear, DE $123,856 Newark, DE $123,904 Claymont, DE $124,001 Delaware City, DE $123,904 Hockessin, DE $124,001 Kirkwood, DE $123,904 Middletown, DE $124,520 Montchanin, DE $124,001

New Castle, DE $124,001 Odessa, DE $124,689 Port Penn, DE $123,566 Rockland, DE $124,001 Saint Georges, DE $123,904 Townsend, DE $124,508 Winterthur, DE $124,001 Lewes, DE $126,561

Wilmington, DE $124,001 Dover, DE $125,329 Dover Afb, DE $125,619 Bethany Beach, DE $127,406 Bethel, DE $125,233 Bridgeville, DE $126,561 Camden Wyoming, DE $125,462 Cheswold, DE $125,040

Clayton, DE $124,726 Dagsboro, DE $127,406 Delmar, DE $125,233 Ellendale, DE $126,561 Felton, DE $126,561 Fenwick Island, DE $127,406 Frankford, DE $127,406 Frederica, DE $126,561

Georgetown, DE $126,561 Greenwood, DE $126,561 Harbeson, DE $126,561 Harrington, DE $126,561 Hartly, DE $124,665 Houston, DE $126,561 Kenton, DE $124,726 Laurel, DE $125,233

Yorklyn, DE $124,001

Control System Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Control System Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$113,224

Average $122,564/year

$132,016

$9,435

Average $10,214/month

$11,001

$2,177

Average $2,357/week

$2,539

$54

Average $59/hour

$63

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,016	$11,001	$2,539	$63
Average	$122,564	$10,214	$2,357	$59
25th Percentile	$113,224	$9,435	$2,177	$54

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