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 $85,952, a DevOps Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $104,394, a Automation Architect (4-7 years)earns $139,769, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $156,329, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $172,747,

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 Rhode Island

How much does an Automation Architect make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Automation Architect in Rhode Island is $140,358 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $155,649
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $127,254 to $148,362
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $115,323

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Automation Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$148,362	$12,363	$2,853	$71
Average	$140,358	$11,696	$2,699	$67
25th Percentile	$127,254	$10,604	$2,447	$61

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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): $85,952
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,394
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $139,769
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $156,329
Expert (over 8 years): $172,747

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level Automation Architect	$85,952
DevOps En... Level Automation Architect	$104,394
Automatio... Level Automation Architect	$139,769
DevOps En... Level Automation Architect	$156,329
DevOps En... Level Automation Architect	$172,747

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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:

Adamsville: $142,659
Albion: $140,290
Ashaway: $143,201

Adamsville, RI $142,659 Albion, RI $140,290 Ashaway, RI $143,201 Barrington, RI $140,290 Block Island, RI $142,456 Bradford, RI $143,106 Bristol, RI $140,155 Carolina, RI $141,942

Charlestown, RI $142,091 Chepachet, RI $140,019 Clayville, RI $140,155 Coventry, RI $140,019 West Greenwich, RI $139,925 East Greenwich, RI $140,114 Exeter, RI $143,106 Fiskeville, RI $140,290

Forestdale, RI $140,155 Foster, RI $139,925 Glendale, RI $139,925 Greene, RI $141,495 Greenville, RI $140,290 Harmony, RI $140,250 Harrisville, RI $140,019 Hope, RI $140,290

Hope Valley, RI $143,201 Hopkinton, RI $143,241 Jamestown, RI $141,806 Kenyon, RI $143,065 Little Compton, RI $142,605 Manville, RI $140,290 Mapleville, RI $139,925 Newport, RI $141,833

Middletown, RI $142,429 North Kingstown, RI $139,884 North Scituate, RI $140,250 Oakland, RI $140,060 Pascoag, RI $139,979 Pawtucket, RI $140,290 Central Falls, RI $140,290 Cumberland, RI $140,290

Lincoln, RI $140,290 Portsmouth, RI $141,265 Prudence Island, RI $140,019 Rockville, RI $143,241 Saunderstown, RI $141,888 Shannock, RI $143,025 Slatersville, RI $140,155 Slocum, RI $141,888

Tiverton, RI $142,700 Wakefield, RI $141,739 Kingston, RI $141,766 Narragansett, RI $141,793 Peace Dale, RI $141,739 Warren, RI $140,250 Warwick, RI $140,290 Westerly, RI $143,282

West Kingston, RI $141,847 West Warwick, RI $140,290 Wood River Junction, RI $143,106 Woonsocket, RI $140,155 North Smithfield, RI $140,250 Wyoming, RI $143,065 Providence, RI $140,290 Cranston, RI $140,290

North Providence, RI $140,290 East Providence, RI $140,290 Riverside, RI $140,290 Rumford, RI $140,290 Smithfield, RI $140,290 Johnston, RI $140,290

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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$127,254

Average $140,358/year

$148,362

$10,604

Average $11,696/month

$12,363

$2,447

Average $2,699/week

$2,853

$61

Average $67/hour

$71

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$148,362	$12,363	$2,853	$71
Average	$140,358	$11,696	$2,699	$67
25th Percentile	$127,254	$10,604	$2,447	$61

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