The salary trajectory of a Controls Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,698 per year (estimate) and goes up to $207,980 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Controls Engineer at Plug Power is $128,740 per year or $62 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $189,009 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $106,035 (25th percentile) and $157,895 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by Plug Power Controls Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Controls Engineer professionals typically earn between $51 and $76 per hour.
Controls Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,836 and $13,158 monthly.