Controls Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Controls Analyst make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Controls Analyst in the United States is $95,859 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, a Controls Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,195
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,941 to $103,886
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,822
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Controls Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Weekly
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75th Percentile $103,886 $8,657 $1,998 $50
Average $95,859 $7,988 $1,843 $46
25th Percentile $86,941 $7,245 $1,672 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Controls Analyst Salaries

A Controls Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Controls Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Controls Analyst's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $68,363
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,502
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,478
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,304
  • Expert (over 8 years): $150,022
Levels Salary
Financial... Level Controls Analyst$68,363
Financial... Level Controls Analyst$80,502
Controls ... Level Controls Analyst$96,478
Financial... Level Controls Analyst$116,304
Financial... Level Controls Analyst$150,022
$68,363 0 yr
$80,502 < 2 yrs
$96,478 2-4 yrs
$116,304 5-8 yrs
$150,022 > 8 yrs
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How Do Controls Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Controls Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $106,135.
  • California: $105,732.
  • Massachusetts: $104,323.

Top Paying Cities for Controls Analysts

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $120,906
  • San Francisco: $119,583
  • Oakland: $117,063

What Skills Can Increase a Controls Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 19.98% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
  • Pricing (Mentioned in 0.98% Job Postings): Pricing is a process of fixing the value that a manufacturer will receive in the exchange of services and goods.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 19.98%
Microsoft Excel 1.49%
Pricing 0.98%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Controls Analyst's salary.
  • Corporate Finance: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Tableau: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • KPI: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Corporate Finance
$98,734
3%
Tableau
$98,734
3%
KPI
$98,734
3%
Forecasting
$97,776
2%
Hyperion
$97,776
2%
Presentation
$97,776
2%
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How Education impacts a Controls Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Controls Analysts enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Controls Analyst with a Bachelor's Degree is between $96,877 and $101,839).

Controls Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Controls Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 0.8%
Associates 1.1%
Bachelors 39.3%
Masters 58.2%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Controls Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Controls Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Controls Analyst

Salaries for a Controls Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $94,149 in 2023 to around $92,378 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Controls Analyst salary trends, .

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