What are the main factors that influence a Senior Controls Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Senior Controls Engineer's salary?

A Senior Controls Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Control & Instrument Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $95,023, a Control & Instrument Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $110,328, a Senior Controls Engineer (4-7 years)earns $125,407, a Control & Instrument Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $153,387, a Control & Instrument Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $168,825,

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Controls Engineer?

Senior Controls Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Controls Engineer roles are District of Columbia $136,383, California $135,865, Massachusetts $134,055. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Controls Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Senior Controls Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Project Controls Engineer: $184,641; Project Controls Senior Manager: $178,219; Electrical Controls Engineer Senior: $122,001; Electrical Controls Engineer III: $122,000; Controls Engineer, Sr: $121,840.

Senior Controls Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Controls Engineer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Controls Engineer in Delaware is $124,742 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,733
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,170 to $134,159
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,455

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Senior Controls Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,159	$11,180	$2,580	$64
Average	$124,742	$10,395	$2,399	$60
25th Percentile	$115,170	$9,598	$2,215	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Controls Engineer Salaries

A Senior Controls Engineer'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Senior Controls Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Controls Engineer'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): $95,023
Early Career (1-2 years): $110,328
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,407
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $153,387
Expert (over 8 years): $168,825

Levels	Salary
Control &... Level Senior Controls Engineer	$95,023
Control &... Level Senior Controls Engineer	$110,328
Senior Co... Level Senior Controls Engineer	$125,407
Control &... Level Senior Controls Engineer	$153,387
Control &... Level Senior Controls Engineer	$168,825

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How Do Senior Controls Engineer 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 Senior Controls Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $136,383.
California: $135,865.
Massachusetts: $134,055.

District of Columbia $136,383 California $135,865 Massachusetts $134,055 Washington $133,562 New Jersey $133,513 Alaska $133,340 Connecticut $131,640 New York $130,951

Hawaii $128,746 Rhode Island $127,711 Maryland $127,009 Minnesota $126,048 Colorado $125,679 Illinois $125,555 Oregon $125,087 Delaware $124,742

New Hampshire $124,526 Virginia $124,040 Pennsylvania $122,624 Nevada $121,909 North Dakota $121,675 Michigan $121,306 Wisconsin $121,170 Vermont $120,899

Texas $120,148 Maine $120,099 Arizona $120,025 Ohio $119,938 Georgia $118,805 Indiana $118,239 Wyoming $118,128 Utah $117,955

Iowa $117,881 Kansas $117,290 Louisiana $117,118 North Carolina $117,056 Missouri $117,031 Florida $116,551 Montana $116,292 Nebraska $116,046

Kentucky $115,910 South Carolina $115,418 Tennessee $115,110 Idaho $114,987 New Mexico $114,087 Oklahoma $113,890 Alabama $113,164 South Dakota $111,944

Arkansas $111,279 West Virginia $110,922 Mississippi $109,850

Top Paying Cities for Senior Controls Engineers

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:

Lincoln: $129,103
Little Creek: $127,908
Magnolia: $128,438

Lincoln, DE $129,103 Little Creek, DE $127,908 Magnolia, DE $128,438 Milford, DE $129,103 Marydel, DE $127,428 Millsboro, DE $129,103 Millville, DE $129,965 Milton, DE $129,103

Nassau, DE $129,103 Ocean View, DE $129,965 Rehoboth Beach, DE $129,965 Seaford, DE $127,748 Selbyville, DE $129,965 Smyrna, DE $127,280 Viola, DE $128,438 Woodside, DE $128,068

Bear, DE $126,344 Newark, DE $126,393 Claymont, DE $126,491 Delaware City, DE $126,393 Hockessin, DE $126,491 Kirkwood, DE $126,393 Middletown, DE $127,021 Montchanin, DE $126,491

New Castle, DE $126,491 Odessa, DE $127,194 Port Penn, DE $126,048 Rockland, DE $126,491 Saint Georges, DE $126,393 Townsend, DE $127,009 Winterthur, DE $126,491 Lewes, DE $129,103

Wilmington, DE $126,491 Dover, DE $127,846 Dover Afb, DE $128,142 Bethany Beach, DE $129,965 Bethel, DE $127,748 Bridgeville, DE $129,103 Camden Wyoming, DE $127,982 Cheswold, DE $127,551

Clayton, DE $127,231 Dagsboro, DE $129,965 Delmar, DE $127,748 Ellendale, DE $129,103 Felton, DE $129,103 Fenwick Island, DE $129,965 Frankford, DE $129,965 Frederica, DE $129,103

Georgetown, DE $129,103 Greenwood, DE $129,103 Harbeson, DE $129,103 Harrington, DE $129,103 Hartly, DE $127,169 Houston, DE $129,103 Kenton, DE $127,231 Laurel, DE $127,748

Yorklyn, DE $126,491

Senior Controls Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Controls Engineer'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 March 01, 2026

$115,170

Average $124,742/year

$134,159

$9,598

Average $10,395/month

$11,180

$2,215

Average $2,399/week

$2,580

$55

Average $60/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,159	$11,180	$2,580	$64
Average	$124,742	$10,395	$2,399	$60
25th Percentile	$115,170	$9,598	$2,215	$55

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