Tesla employees working as Senior Controls Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 17 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Senior Controls Engineer professionals at Tesla worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Controls Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $118,105 per year (estimate) and goes up to $208,682 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Controls Engineer at Tesla is $167,356 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $251,025 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $136,354 (25th percentile) and $207,684 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 57 salaries submitted by Tesla Senior Controls Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Controls Engineer professionals typically earn between $66 and $100 per hour.
Senior Controls Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,363 and $17,307 monthly.