Automation Engineer Salary in the US
$78,200
per year
per month
$6,520
per month
per year
Bonus
$3,500/year
Profit Sharing
$2,700/year
Bonus
$290/month
Profit Sharing
$230/month
Automation Engineer - Average Salary
The average salary for an Automation Engineer is $78,200 per year ($6,520 per month), which is $24,710 (+46%) higher than the average salary in the US.
An Automation Engineer can expect an average starting salary of $58,420. The highest salaries can exceed $116,520.
An Automation Engineer can expect an average starting salary of $58,420. The highest salaries can exceed $116,520.
$58,420
Low
$78,200
Average salary
$116,520
High
$4,870
Low
$6,520
Average salary
$9,710
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
$0 $71,000 $142,020 | ||
| Salary | $58,420 - 116,520 | |
| Bonus | $1,200 - 13,000 | |
| Profit Sharing | $0 - 12,500 | |
| Total Pay | $59,620 - 142,020 |
$0 $5,920 $11,830 | ||
| Salary | $4,870 - 9,710 | |
| Bonus | $100 - 1,080 | |
| Profit Sharing | $0 - 1,040 | |
| Total Pay | $4,970 - 11,830 |
View all Automation Engineer jobs on Jobted US
Automation Engineer Salary Range
Among Automation Engineers in the US, Entry Level Automation Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while Software Automation Engineers, Cloud Automation Engineers and Senior Automation Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.
Automation Engineer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Automation Engineer | $91K/year | +16% |
| Software Automation Engineer | $90K/year | +15% |
| Senior Automation Engineer | $88K/year | +13% |
| QA Automation Engineer | $81K/year | +3% |
| Process Automation Engineer | $77K/year | -1% |
| Automation Control Engineer | $77K/year | -2% |
| Entry Level Automation Engineer | $62K/year | -21% |
Automation Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Automation Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $61,540 per year. A mid level Automation Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $72,650, while a Senior Automation Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $90,530. Automation Engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn $97,375 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Automation Engineer
| Late Career | ▲ +25% |
| Senior | ▲ +16% |
| Average Salary | $78,200/year |
| Mid Level | ▼ -7% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -21% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
12%
12%
Male
88%
88%
Automation Engineer - Jobs by Location
Automation Engineer - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Automation Engineer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
Don’t miss out on new job openings!
Create a job alert for: Automation Engineer
Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Automation Engineer
How much does an Automation Engineer make in the US?
What is the starting salary for an Automation Engineer in the US?
What is the highest salary for an Automation Engineer in the US?
Automation Engineer Jobs