What are the main factors that influence an Automation Architect's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Automation Architect's salary?

An Automation Architect's salary grows with experience: a DevOps Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $83,954, a DevOps Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $101,967, a Automation Architect (4-7 years)earns $136,520, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $152,695, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $168,731,

What are the highest paying states for an Automation Architect?

Automation Architect salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Automation Architect roles are District of Columbia $149,888, California $149,320, Massachusetts $147,330. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Automation Architect roles make?

Salaries for Automation Architect level roles vary by specialization: Business Automation Architect: $179,645; Test Automation Architect: $168,831; QA Automation Architect: $166,133; IS Architect: $162,877; Automation Engineer: $108,693.

Automation Architect Salary in Delaware

How much does an Automation Architect make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Automation Architect in Delaware is $137,095 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $152,031
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,296 to $144,913
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $112,642

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Automation Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,913	$12,076	$2,787	$70
Average	$137,095	$11,425	$2,636	$66
25th Percentile	$124,296	$10,358	$2,390	$60

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Key Factors That Influence Automation Architect Salaries

An Automation Architect'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Automation Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Automation Architect'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): $83,954
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,967
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $136,520
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,695
Expert (over 8 years): $168,731

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level Automation Architect	$83,954
DevOps En... Level Automation Architect	$101,967
Automatio... Level Automation Architect	$136,520
DevOps En... Level Automation Architect	$152,695
DevOps En... Level Automation Architect	$168,731

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How Do Automation Architect Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Automation Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $149,888.
California: $149,320.
Massachusetts: $147,330.

District of Columbia $149,888 California $149,320 Massachusetts $147,330 Washington $146,788 New Jersey $146,734 Alaska $146,545 Connecticut $144,676 New York $143,918

Hawaii $141,495 Rhode Island $140,358 Maryland $139,586 Minnesota $138,530 Colorado $138,124 Illinois $137,989 Oregon $137,474 Delaware $137,095

New Hampshire $136,857 Virginia $136,324 Pennsylvania $134,767 Nevada $133,982 North Dakota $133,724 Michigan $133,318 Wisconsin $133,169 Vermont $132,872

Texas $132,046 Maine $131,992 Arizona $131,910 Ohio $131,816 Georgia $130,570 Indiana $129,947 Wyoming $129,826 Utah $129,636

Iowa $129,555 Kansas $128,905 Louisiana $128,716 North Carolina $128,648 Missouri $128,621 Florida $128,093 Montana $127,808 Nebraska $127,538

Kentucky $127,389 South Carolina $126,847 Tennessee $126,509 Idaho $126,373 New Mexico $125,385 Oklahoma $125,169 Alabama $124,370 South Dakota $123,030

Arkansas $122,299 West Virginia $121,906 Mississippi $120,728

Top Paying Cities for Automation Architects

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:

Lincoln: $141,888
Little Creek: $140,574
Magnolia: $141,157

Lincoln, DE $141,888 Little Creek, DE $140,574 Magnolia, DE $141,157 Milford, DE $141,888 Marydel, DE $140,046 Millsboro, DE $141,888 Millville, DE $142,835 Milton, DE $141,888

Nassau, DE $141,888 Ocean View, DE $142,835 Rehoboth Beach, DE $142,835 Seaford, DE $140,398 Selbyville, DE $142,835 Smyrna, DE $139,884 Viola, DE $141,157 Woodside, DE $140,750

Bear, DE $138,855 Newark, DE $138,909 Claymont, DE $139,018 Delaware City, DE $138,909 Hockessin, DE $139,018 Kirkwood, DE $138,909 Middletown, DE $139,600 Montchanin, DE $139,018

New Castle, DE $139,018 Odessa, DE $139,789 Port Penn, DE $138,530 Rockland, DE $139,018 Saint Georges, DE $138,909 Townsend, DE $139,586 Winterthur, DE $139,018 Lewes, DE $141,888

Wilmington, DE $139,018 Dover, DE $140,507 Dover Afb, DE $140,832 Bethany Beach, DE $142,835 Bethel, DE $140,398 Bridgeville, DE $141,888 Camden Wyoming, DE $140,656 Cheswold, DE $140,182

Clayton, DE $139,830 Dagsboro, DE $142,835 Delmar, DE $140,398 Ellendale, DE $141,888 Felton, DE $141,888 Fenwick Island, DE $142,835 Frankford, DE $142,835 Frederica, DE $141,888

Georgetown, DE $141,888 Greenwood, DE $141,888 Harbeson, DE $141,888 Harrington, DE $141,888 Hartly, DE $139,762 Houston, DE $141,888 Kenton, DE $139,830 Laurel, DE $140,398

Yorklyn, DE $139,018

Automation Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Automation Architect'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.

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$124,296

Average $137,095/year

$144,913

$10,358

Average $11,425/month

$12,076

$2,390

Average $2,636/week

$2,787

$60

Average $66/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,913	$12,076	$2,787	$70
Average	$137,095	$11,425	$2,636	$66
25th Percentile	$124,296	$10,358	$2,390	$60

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