Tesla employees working as Automation Controls Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Automation Controls Engineer professionals at Tesla worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Automation Controls Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,214 per year (estimate) and goes up to $234,140 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Automation Controls Engineer at Tesla is $132,559 per year or $64 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $193,453 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $109,535 (25th percentile) and $162,052 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by Tesla Automation Controls Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Automation Controls Engineer professionals typically earn between $53 and $78 per hour.
Automation Controls Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,128 and $13,504 monthly.