Salary Distribution
See how Automation Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$76,500$101,010$120,000$152,955$193,000
What the numbers mean
- P10: Entry-level or lower-paying markets
- P25-P75: Typical salary range (middle 50%)
- Median: Half earn more, half earn less
- P90: Senior roles or high-paying markets
Your salary potential
Most Automation Engineers earn between $101,010 and $152,955. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $193,000 or more.
Automation Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
76 jobsMedian$125,000
Range$107,774 - $145,600
San Diego
15 jobsMedian$155,000
Range$100,000 - $173,680
Charlotte
15 jobsMedian$112,500
Range$101,010 - $140,000
New York
15 jobsMedian$135,000
Range$98,250 - $159,000
Atlanta
13 jobsMedian$125,000
Range$114,750 - $138,449
Washington
13 jobsMedian$140,001
Range$129,740 - $167,256
Austin
13 jobsMedian$135,000
Range$107,500 - $153,100
Cupertino
12 jobsMedian$200,200
Range$167,500 - $209,750
San Francisco
11 jobsMedian$155,700
Range$112,500 - $193,000
Chicago
11 jobsMedian$112,500
Range$93,974 - $139,550
Seattle
10 jobsMedian$132,250
Range$113,000 - $181,000
Dallas
10 jobsMedian$112,500
Range$108,160 - $137,250
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