Staff Software Engineer, Automation Salary in the United States

How much does a Staff Software Engineer, Automation make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Staff Software Engineer, Automation in the United States is $119,030 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,005
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,566 to $126,345
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,770
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Staff Software Engineer, Automation Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $126,345 $10,529 $2,430 $61
Average $119,030 $9,919 $2,289 $57
25th Percentile $111,566 $9,297 $2,146 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Staff Software Engineer, Automation Salaries

A Staff Software Engineer, Automation'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 Staff Software Engineer, Automation Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Staff Software Engineer, Automation'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): $81,782
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,829
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,492
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,552
  • Expert (over 8 years): $164,033
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Embedded ... Level Staff Software Engineer, Automation$81,782
Embedded ... Level Staff Software Engineer, Automation$96,829
Staff Sof... Level Staff Software Engineer, Automation$118,492
Embedded ... Level Staff Software Engineer, Automation$144,552
Embedded ... Level Staff Software Engineer, Automation$164,033
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$118,492 2-4 yrs
$144,552 5-8 yrs
$164,033 > 8 yrs
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How Do Staff Software Engineer, Automation 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 Staff Software Engineer, Automations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $131,790.
  • California: $131,290.
  • Massachusetts: $129,540.

Top Paying Cities for Staff Software Engineer, Automations

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: $150,133
  • San Francisco: $148,489
  • Oakland: $145,359

What Skills Can Increase a Staff Software Engineer, Automation's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Integrity (Mentioned in 4.17% Job Postings): Is about having strong principles and values, which you demonstrate through your conduct in the work environment. A common integrity definition states that people with integrity do the right thing even when nobody is watching.
  • Open Source (Mentioned in 4.33% Job Postings): Open source is a term that originally referred to open source software (OSS). Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible—anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit
  • Machine Learning (Mentioned in 2.49% Job Postings): Using mathematical models, data, and algorithms to help a computer learn without direct instruction.
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Integrity 4.17%
Open Source 4.33%
Machine Learning 2.49%
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 a Staff Software Engineer, Automation's salary.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Machine Learning: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Relationship Management
 $124,982
5%
Insight
 $122,601
3%
Machine Learning
 $122,601
3%
Use Cases
 $122,601
3%
Collaboration
 $121,411
2%
Flexibility
 $121,411
2%
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Staff Software Engineer, Automation Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Staff Software Engineer, Automation'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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$111,566
Average $119,030/year
$126,345
$9,297
Average $9,919/month
$10,529
$2,146
Average $2,289/week
$2,430
$54
Average $57/hour
$61
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $126,345 $10,529 $2,430 $61
Average $119,030 $9,919 $2,289 $57
25th Percentile $111,566 $9,297 $2,146 $54

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Salary Trends for Staff Software Engineer, Automation

Salaries for a Staff Software Engineer, Automation can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $119,402 in 2023 to around $117,021 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Staff Software Engineer, Automation salary trends, .

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