Caterpillar employees working as Control Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 8% higher than the average of Control Systems Engineer professionals at Caterpillar worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Control Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $118,063 per year (estimate) and goes up to $208,551 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Control Systems Engineer at Caterpillar is $157,650 per year or $76 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $240,911 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $127,149 (25th percentile) and $197,620 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 24 salaries submitted by Caterpillar Control Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Control Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $61 and $95 per hour.
Control Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,596 and $16,468 monthly.