Tesla employees working as Controls Engineer Intern in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 308 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Controls Engineer Intern professionals at Tesla worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Controls Engineer Intern ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,807 per year (estimate) and goes up to $208,551 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Controls Engineer Intern at Tesla is $110,807 per year or $53 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $163,051 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $91,239 (25th percentile) and $136,092 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by Tesla Controls Engineer Intern professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Controls Engineer Intern professionals typically earn between $44 and $65 per hour.
Controls Engineer Intern professionals typically earn between $7,603 and $11,341 monthly.