Duke Energy employees working as Protection and Controls Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Protection and Controls Engineer professionals at Duke Energy worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Protection and Controls Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $118,020 per year (estimate) and goes up to $208,420 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Protection and Controls Engineer at Duke Energy is $146,318 per year or $70 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $242,618 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $112,886 (25th percentile) and $191,637 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Duke Energy Protection and Controls Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Protection and Controls Engineer professionals typically earn between $54 and $92 per hour.
Protection and Controls Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,407 and $15,970 monthly.