The salary trajectory of a Electrical 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 Electrical Controls Engineer at Process Control & Instrumentation is $137,912 per year or $66 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $204,209 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $113,091 (25th percentile) and $169,933 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Process Control & Instrumentation Electrical Controls Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Electrical Controls Engineer professionals typically earn between $54 and $82 per hour.
Electrical Controls Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,424 and $14,161 monthly.