Senior Control Systems Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Control Systems Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Senior Control Systems Engineer in the United States is $92,416 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,220
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,283 to $98,071
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,789
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Senior Control Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $98,071 $8,173 $1,886 $47
Average $92,416 $7,701 $1,777 $44
25th Percentile $85,283 $7,107 $1,640 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Control Systems Engineer Salaries

A Senior Control Systems 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 Senior Control Systems Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Control Systems 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): $92,935
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $107,871
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,614
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,944
  • Expert (over 8 years): $165,096
Levels Salary
Senior Co... Level Senior Control Systems Engineer$92,935
Control &... Level Senior Control Systems Engineer$107,871
Control &... Level Senior Control Systems Engineer$122,614
Control &... Level Senior Control Systems Engineer$149,944
Control &... Level Senior Control Systems Engineer$165,096
$92,935 0 yr
$107,871 < 2 yrs
$122,614 2-4 yrs
$149,944 5-8 yrs
$165,096 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Senior Control Systems 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:

  • San Jose: $116,564
  • San Francisco: $115,418
  • Oakland: $112,858

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Control Systems Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.27% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Schematic (Mentioned in 2.53% Job Postings): A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
  • Calibration (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard could be another measurement device of known accuracy, a device generating the quantity to be measured such as a voltage, a sound tone, or a physical artefact, such as a metre ruler. The outcome of the comparison can result in one of the following: no significant error being noted on the device under test a significant error being noted but no adjustment made an adjustment made to correct the error to an acceptable levelStrictly speaking, the term "calibration" means just the act of comparison, and does not include any subsequent adjustment. The calibration standard is normally traceable to a national standard held by a national metrological body.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.27%
Schematic 2.53%
Calibration 2.04%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Senior Control Systems Engineer's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$96,112
4%
Innovation
$96,112
4%
Problem Solving
$95,188
3%
Electrical Engineering
$95,188
3%
Project Management
$94,264
2%
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Senior Control Systems Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Control Systems 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

Salary Trends for Senior Control Systems Engineer

Salaries for a Senior Control Systems Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $75,665 in 2023 to around $74,654 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Control Systems Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Senior Control Systems Engineer Over Time

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