It Automation Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an It Automation Engineer in the United States is $96,583 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, an It Automation Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,264
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,310 to $106,361
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,315
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It Automation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $106,361 $8,863 $2,045 $51
Average $96,583 $8,049 $1,857 $46
25th Percentile $82,310 $6,859 $1,583 $40
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Key Factors That Influence It Automation Engineer Salaries

An It Automation Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects It Automation Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an It Automation Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $95,195
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $95,592
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,178
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,556
  • Expert (over 8 years): $102,612
Levels Salary
Entry Level It Automation Engineer$95,195
Intermediate Level It Automation Engineer$95,592
Senior Level It Automation Engineer$97,178
Specialist Level It Automation Engineer$99,556
Expert Level It Automation Engineer$102,612
$95,195 0 yr
$95,592 < 2 yrs
$97,178 2-4 yrs
$99,556 5-8 yrs
$102,612 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for It Automation Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $121,820
  • San Francisco: $120,486
  • Oakland: $117,947

What Skills Can Increase an It Automation Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 6.27% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Land Acquisition (Mentioned in 3.07% Job Postings): Acquiring land while complying with established laws and regulations and providing resettlement or compensation plans for landowners.
  • Real Estate Appraisal (Mentioned in 1.36% Job Postings): Real estate appraisal, property valuation or land valuation is the process of developing an opinion of value, for real property (usually market value). Real estate transactions often require appraisals because they occur infrequently and every property is unique (especially their condition, a key factor in valuation), unlike corporate stocks, which are traded daily and are identical (thus a centralized Walrasian auction like a stock exchange is unrealistic). The location also plays a key role in valuation. However, since property cannot change location, it is often the upgrades or improvements to the home that can change its value. Appraisal reports form the basis for mortgage loans, settling estates and divorces, taxation, and so on. Sometimes an appraisal report is used to establish a sale price for a property. Besides the mandatory educational grade, which can vary from Finance to Construction Technology, most, but not all, countries require appraisers to have the license for the practice. Usually, the real estate appraiser has the opportunity to reach 3 levels of certification: Appraisal Trainee, Licensed Appraiser and Certified Appraiser. The second and third levels of license require no less than 2000 experience hours in 12 months and 2500 experience hours in no less than 24 months respectively. Appraisers are often known as "property valuers" or "land valuers"; in British English they are "valuation surveyors". If the appraiser's opinion is based on market value, then it must also be based on the highest and best use of the real property. In the United States, mortgage valuations of improved residential properties are generally reported on a standardized form like the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report. Appraisals of more commercial properties (e.g., income-producing, raw land) are often reported in narrative format and completed by a Certified General Appraiser.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 6.27%
Land Acquisition 3.07%
Real Estate Appraisal 1.36%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an It Automation Engineer's salary.
  • Subcontractor Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Project Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Subcontractor Management
$109,139
13%
Team Management
$103,344
7%
Project Planning
$102,378
6%
Facilitation
$101,412
5%
Analysis
$101,412
5%
Scheduling
$101,412
5%
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It Automation Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For It Automation Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, It Automation Engineer positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view It Automation Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an It Automation Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$135,216$65.040%
Financial Services$125,558$60.030%
Internet$120,728$58.025%
Biotechnology$115,899$56.020%
Healthcare$111,070$53.015%

How Education impacts an It Automation Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many It Automation Engineers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an It Automation Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $82,892 and $88,313).

It Automation Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for It Automation Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 20.0%
Associates 13.8%
Bachelors 43.8%
Masters 11.9%
Doctorate 9.4%
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It Automation Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an It Automation Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for It Automation Engineer

Salaries for an It Automation Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $80,883 in 2023 to around $80,834 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of It Automation Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of It Automation Engineer Over Time

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$80,883
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$81,460
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