What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Controls Manager?

We've identified 10 cities in Georgia where Controls Manager jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Alpharetta (15.6% above average), followed by Athens and Atlanta. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Alpharetta $130,491 $10,874 $2,509 $62.74 Athens $129,059 $10,754 $2,481 $62.05 Atlanta $128,534 $10,711 $2,471 $61.80 Lake City $127,722 $10,643 $2,456 $61.40 Peachtree Corners $126,406 $10,533 $2,430 $60.77 Canton $126,199 $10,516 $2,426 $60.67 Roswell $125,724 $10,477 $2,417 $60.44 Augusta $125,640 $10,470 $2,416 $60.40 Norcross $125,344 $10,445 $2,410 $60.26 Saint Marys $125,299 $10,441 $2,409 $60.24

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Controls Manager Salary in Georgia

Q: How much does a Controls Manager make in Georgia?

The average annual pay for a controls manager in Georgia is $112,859 a year — that works out to approximately $54.26 an hour. That is 15.6% below the national average of $133,659. The middle 80% of Controls Managers earn between $75,150 (10th percentile) and $143,545 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Controls Manager Jobs in Georgia?

We found several jobs related to Controls Manager in Georgia that pay more on average. Topping the list is Senior Controls Engineer at $15,988 (14.2%) above Controls Manager. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Senior Controls Engineer $96,871 $8,072 $1,862 $46.57 Robotic Process Automation Engineer $91,124 $7,593 $1,752 $43.81 Process Controls Engineer $83,390 $6,949 $1,603 $40.09 Scada Engineer $81,590 $6,799 $1,569 $39.23 Plc Programmer $68,111 $5,675 $1,309 $32.75

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Controls Manager Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$133,659

Georgia

$112,859

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How much does a Controls Manager make in Georgia?

As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Controls Manager in Georgia is $112,859 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $54.26 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,170/week or $9,404/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $143,967 and as low as $65,862, the majority of Controls Manager salaries currently range between $85,300 (25th percentile) to $143,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $143,545 annually in Georgia. The average pay range for a Controls Manager varies greatly (by as much as 58200), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Georgia ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Controls Manager salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Controls Manager 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 Controls Manager Jobs in Georgia

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Controls Manager job is above the average in Georgia in Georgia. Topping the list is Alpharetta, , with Athens, and Atlanta, close behind in the second and third positions. Atlanta, beats the average in Georgia by $15,675 (13.9%), and Alpharetta, furthers that trend with another $17,632 (15.6%) above the $112,859 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Georgia, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Controls Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Alpharetta, and Saint Marys, , 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 Controls Manager role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Alpharetta	$130,491	$10,874	$2,509	$62.74
Athens	$129,059	$10,754	$2,481	$62.05
Atlanta	$128,534	$10,711	$2,471	$61.80
Lake City	$127,722	$10,643	$2,456	$61.40
Peachtree Corners	$126,406	$10,533	$2,430	$60.77
Canton	$126,199	$10,516	$2,426	$60.67
Roswell	$125,724	$10,477	$2,417	$60.44
Augusta	$125,640	$10,470	$2,416	$60.40
Norcross	$125,344	$10,445	$2,410	$60.26
Saint Marys	$125,299	$10,441	$2,409	$60.24

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Controls Manager Jobs in Georgia

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Controls Manager job category in Georgia, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $112859 state average for Controls Manager jobs.

Nevertheless Senior Controls Engineer, Robotic Process Automation Engineer, or Process Controls Engineer may still be interesting positions to explore.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Senior Controls Engineer	$96,871	$8,072	$1,862	$46.57
Robotic Process Automation Engineer	$91,124	$7,593	$1,752	$43.81
Process Controls Engineer	$83,390	$6,949	$1,603	$40.09
Scada Engineer	$81,590	$6,799	$1,569	$39.23
Plc Programmer	$68,111	$5,675	$1,309	$32.75

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Infographic detailing Controls Manager salary in Georgia as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $85,300 to $143,545 annually, with the Georgia average at $112,859 per year or $54.26 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Georgia for Controls Manager jobs, with Alpharetta leading at $130,491 annually.

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