The salary trajectory of a Process Controls Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $118,077 per year (estimate) and goes up to $208,595 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Process Controls Engineer at Equipment & Controls is $137,402 per year or $66 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $208,205 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $111,268 (25th percentile) and $171,430 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Equipment & Controls Process Controls Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Process Controls Engineer professionals typically earn between $53 and $82 per hour.
Process Controls Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,272 and $14,286 monthly.