How much does an Automation Controls Specialist make in San Jose, CA? The average Automation Controls Specialist salary in San Jose, CA is $149,919 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $142,286 and $159,765. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Automation Controls Specialist

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Gulfstream Strategic Placements - Tacoma , WA
Service Technician - BAS Controls Specialist Location ... Tacoma, WA Summary We seek a highly skilled Building Automation System (BAS) Controls Service ...
LinkedIn - 33 days ago
BW Design Group - Fresno , CA
... specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients ... Develop automation solutions and participate in various phases of automation projects including ...
LinkedIn - 43 days ago
Gulfstream Strategic Placements - Phoenix , AZ
In this role, you'll be critical in delivering high-performance building automation solutions ... Lead the controls programming process from start to finish, providing technical direction ...
LinkedIn - 27 days ago
Dexian - Chicago , IL
Assess against and evaluate security controls for cloud infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) based on ... Hands-on technical expertise in Security Architecture, automation, integration, and deployment ...
LinkedIn - 19 days ago
Legend Biotech - Somerville , NJ
... controls, motors with voltages up to 600 volts * Operate, monitor, and maintain switchgear ... Working knowledge of building automation systems, including PLC's, HMI's, sensors, and other ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Associate Staffing - Fort Mill , SC
Through you own initiative, identify opportunities for automation and process improvement, and work ... Support SOX controls related to treasury where requested, ensuring strict adherence to internal ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Automation Controls Specialist in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Automation Controls Specialist ranges from $142,286 to $159,765 with the average base salary of $149,919. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $148,904 to $166,492 with the average total cash compensation of $156,123.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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