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- The average salary for Controls Engineer is $129,020 per year (estimate) in US, which is 12% lower than the average Tesla salary of $146,491 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Tesla employees working as Controls Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 35 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Controls Engineer professionals at Tesla worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Controls Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,950 per year (estimate) and goes up to $208,248 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Controls Engineer at Tesla is $129,020 per year or $62 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $189,365 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $106,284 (25th percentile) and $158,214 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 121 salaries submitted by Tesla Controls Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Controls Engineer professionals typically earn between $51 and $76 per hour.
- Controls Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,857 and $13,184 monthly.
