Tesla employees working as Controls Engineering in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 18 ratings. This is 9% higher than the average of Controls Engineering professionals at Tesla worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Controls Engineering 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 Controls Engineering at Tesla is $168,645 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $257,340 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $136,126 (25th percentile) and $211,238 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Tesla Controls Engineering professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Controls Engineering professionals typically earn between $65 and $102 per hour.
Controls Engineering professionals typically earn between $11,344 and $17,603 monthly.
