Tesla employees working as Controls Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 35 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Controls Engineer professionals at Tesla worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Controls Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at €0 per year (estimate) and goes up to €0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Controls Engineer at Tesla is €128,848 per year or €62 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly €189,145 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between €106,131 (25th percentile) and €158,017 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 23 salaries submitted by Tesla Controls Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.