The salary trajectory of a Senior Controls Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,754 per year (estimate) and goes up to $208,049 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Controls Engineer at Cates Control Systems is $166,677 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $250,164 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $135,754 (25th percentile) and $206,912 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Cates Control Systems Senior Controls Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Controls Engineer professionals typically earn between $65 and $99 per hour.
Senior Controls Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,313 and $17,243 monthly.