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Automation engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Automation Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$106,583
Average $106,583
Low $71,160
High $159,640

The average salary for a automation engineer is $106,583 per year in the United States and $6,000 cash bonus per year.4.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 23, 2026).

Automation Engineer job openings in United States

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Automation Engineer II
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Reserve, LA
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Highest paying companies for Automation Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Electrolux
 
$435,306per year
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Arm
 
$234,675per year
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Everpure
 
$232,500per year
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Technology Navigators
 
$228,800per year
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Red Hat
 
$226,270per year
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Klaviyo
 
$222,143per year
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Highest paying cities for Automation Engineers near United States

  1. Carlsbad, CA
    $160,588 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $150,021 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $120,507 per year
  4. McLean, VA
    $115,690 per year
  5. Atlanta, GA
    $110,089 per year

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How much do similar professions as Automation Engineer get paid in United States?

Junior Automation Engineer

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Senior Automation Engineer

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Average $133,978 per year