Control Systems Lead

Control Systems Lead Salary

$28K

$53K

$171K

$66,709

/year

$32.07

/hour

Control Systems Lead Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$66,709

Columbus

Ohio

$64,434

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    How much does a Control Systems Lead make?

    As of Aug 3, 2026, the average annual pay for a Control Systems Lead in the United States is $66,709 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $32.07 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,282/week or $5,559/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $171,000 and as low as $28,000, the majority of Control Systems Lead salaries currently range between $41,500 (25th percentile) to $83,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $98,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Control Systems Lead varies greatly (by as much as 41500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Control Systems Lead in your area makes on average $64,434 per year, or $2,275 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $66,709. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Control Systems Lead salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Control Systems Lead jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Control Systems Lead Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Control Systems Lead job is above the national average. Topping the list is Carcross, YT, , with Haines Junction, YT, and North Cowichan, BC, close behind in the second and third positions. North Cowichan, BC, beats the national average by $20,129 (30.2%), and Carcross, YT, furthers that trend with another $20,684 (31.0%) above the $66,709 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Control Systems Lead appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Carcross, YT, and West Kelowna, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Control Systems Lead role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Carcross, YT

    $87,393

    $42.02

    Haines Junction, YT

    $87,094

    $41.87

    North Cowichan, BC

    $86,838

    $41.75

    Duncan, BC

    $86,504

    $41.59

    Victoria, BC

    $85,981

    $41.34

    Alberton, PE

    $85,178

    $40.95

    Courtenay, BC

    $84,949

    $40.84

    Saint John, NB

    $84,391

    $40.57

    Kelowna, BC

    $84,214

    $40.49

    West Kelowna, BC

    $84,199

    $40.48

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Control Systems Lead Jobs in the U.S.

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    Infographic detailing Control Systems Lead salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $66,709 per year or $32.07 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.