Salary Distribution
See how Automation Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$76,500$101,010$121,910$152,955$180,000
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 $180,000 or more.
Automation Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
86 jobsMedian$125,000
Range$109,200 - $147,500
Austin
16 jobsMedian$143,520
Range$107,500 - $185,400
New York
16 jobsMedian$135,000
Range$110,000 - $159,000
San Diego
15 jobsMedian$159,350
Range$100,000 - $165,200
Atlanta
15 jobsMedian$125,000
Range$100,600 - $138,449
Chicago
14 jobsMedian$105,040
Range$93,500 - $129,500
Charlotte
14 jobsMedian$114,400
Range$101,920 - $149,150
Cupertino
13 jobsMedian$200,200
Range$167,503 - $209,750
Seattle
12 jobsMedian$159,734
Range$130,000 - $183,300
US
11 jobsMedian$117,175
Range$105,000 - $141,850
San Francisco
10 jobsMedian$154,500
Range$147,000 - $193,000
Los Angeles
9 jobsMedian$150,000
Range$145,000 - $155,000
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