Know your market value with insights across roles — from individual contributors to executive pay and overall company compensation trends.
Access a suite of powerful calculators to make data-driven career decisions.
Automate pay cycles, manage job architectures, and ensure pay equity with AI-powered compensation platforms.
Access validated salary benchmarks, labor market trends, and minimum wage data to stay competitive.
Participate in and purchase industry-specific salary surveys to obtain the most accurate, peer-reported pay data.
As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Controls Engineering Manager in New York is $149,242 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.
However, a Controls Engineering Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
Smart Recruiting
AI-Powered HR
Controls Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $162,372 | $13,531 | $3,123 | $78 |
| Average | $149,242 | $12,437 | $2,870 | $72 |
| 25th Percentile | $138,954 | $11,579 | $2,672 | $67 |
Rizonet - New York, NY
AngelList - New York, NY
apiphani - New York, NY
Coolbet - New York, NY
A Controls Engineering Manager'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.
Experience is a primary driver of a Controls Engineering Manager'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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Mechanica... Level Controls Engineering Manager | $105,430 |
| Mechanica... Level Controls Engineering Manager | $130,920 |
| Controls ... Level Controls Engineering Manager | $148,277 |
| Mechanica... Level Controls Engineering Manager | $174,726 |
| Mechanica... Level Controls Engineering Manager | $205,886 |
What Am I Worth?
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 Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Controls Engineering Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Controls Engineering Manager positions in Media or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Controls Engineering Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy & Utilities | $179,091 | $86.0 | 20% |
| Software & Networking | $179,091 | $86.0 | 20% |
| Financial Services | $171,629 | $83.0 | 15% |
| Business Services | $164,166 | $79.0 | 10% |
| Insurance | $164,166 | $79.0 | 10% |
Understanding how a Controls Engineering Manager'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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $162,372 | $13,531 | $3,123 | $78 |
| Average | $149,242 | $12,437 | $2,870 | $72 |
| 25th Percentile | $138,954 | $11,579 | $2,672 | $67 |
Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Controls Engineering Manager job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.
Wealthfront
New York, NY
Wealthfront | New York, NY
Job Description. Job Description. Join us in building a better financial system. Wealthfront is continuing to grow and needs managers who are excited to le... more
5 Days Ago
Career Renew
New York, NY
Career Renew | New York, NY
Job Description. Job Description. Career Renew is recruiting for one of its clients an Engineering Manager - this is an onsite role in NY. Salary range: 20... more
5 Days Ago
Water Street Brass
Falconer, NY
Water Street Brass | Falconer, NY
About the Company. Water Street Brass and its sister brands, Top Knobs, Watermark, and Atlas Homewares are leading manufacturers of high-end faucets for th... more
6 Days Ago
Remote Core Solutions
Albany, NY
Remote Core Solutions | Albany, NY
About the job Engineering ManagerRemote Core Solutions provides outsourcing solutions.Our client companies range from small businesses to large corporation... more
7 Days Ago
JK Executive Strategies LLC
Rochester, NY
JK Executive Strategies LLC | Rochester, NY
Engineering ManagerRochester, NYJK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with an established manufacturing firm in search of an Engineering Manager to j... more
7 Days Ago
Constellation Energy
Sodus, NY
Constellation Energy | Sodus, NY
Who We AreAs the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose:accelerating the transition to a carbon-fr... more
7 Days Ago
Get a Salary Increase
Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.
Search Job Openings
Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.
Adjust Employee Salary
Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.
Price My Industry Jobs
Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.
Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.
Explore Cost of Living CalculatorSalary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.
Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.
Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:
