Salary Distribution
See how Automation Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$83,400$104,000$120,000$149,150$187,250
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 $104,000 and $149,150. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $187,250 or more.
Automation Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
65 jobsMedian$125,000
Range$110,568 - $141,850
Atlanta
21 jobsMedian$111,280
Range$100,600 - $138,449
Charlotte
17 jobsMedian$121,000
Range$101,920 - $130,000
Cupertino
16 jobsMedian$209,750
Range$181,533 - $238,850
New York
15 jobsMedian$149,150
Range$130,000 - $185,000
San Diego
14 jobsMedian$150,000
Range$117,000 - $175,650
Chicago
13 jobsMedian$115,000
Range$101,010 - $129,500
San Francisco
13 jobsMedian$155,700
Range$147,500 - $180,000
Austin
12 jobsMedian$142,500
Range$120,924 - $187,250
Denver
11 jobsMedian$117,500
Range$92,500 - $131,100
Boston
11 jobsMedian$140,000
Range$107,500 - $155,000
Indianapolis
11 jobsMedian$115,850
Range$108,973 - $139,000
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