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

An Automation Programmer's salary grows with experience: starting around $67,986 for beginners, reaching about $73,175 at mid-level, and approach $81,814 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Automation Programmer?

Automation Programmer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Automation Programmer roles are District of Columbia $78,061, California $77,765, Massachusetts $76,728. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Automation Programmer roles make?

Salaries for Automation Programmer level roles vary by specialization: Automation Architect: $135,389; RPA Programmer IV: $134,690; RPA Programmer III: $114,390; Automation Developer: $106,782; RPA Programmer II: $84,490.

Automation Programmer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Automation Programmer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Automation Programmer in Delaware is $71,398 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,328
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,954 to $82,354
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,176

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Automation Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,354	$6,863	$1,584	$40
Average	$71,398	$5,950	$1,373	$34
25th Percentile	$63,954	$5,329	$1,230	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Automation Programmer Salaries

An Automation Programmer'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 Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Automation Programmer'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): $67,986
Early Career (1-2 years): $68,503
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,175
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,274
Expert (over 8 years): $81,814

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Automation Programmer	$67,986
Intermediate Level Automation Programmer	$68,503
Senior Level Automation Programmer	$73,175
Specialist Level Automation Programmer	$81,274
Expert Level Automation Programmer	$81,814

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How Do Automation Programmer 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 Programmers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $78,061.
California: $77,765.
Massachusetts: $76,728.

District of Columbia $78,061 California $77,765 Massachusetts $76,728 Washington $76,446 New Jersey $76,418 Alaska $76,319 Connecticut $75,347 New York $74,952

Hawaii $73,690 Rhode Island $73,098 Maryland $72,696 Minnesota $72,146 Colorado $71,934 Illinois $71,864 Oregon $71,596 Delaware $71,398

New Hampshire $71,274 Virginia $70,997 Pennsylvania $70,186 Nevada $69,777 North Dakota $69,643 Michigan $69,431 Wisconsin $69,354 Vermont $69,199

Texas $68,769 Maine $68,740 Arizona $68,698 Ohio $68,649 Georgia $68,000 Indiana $67,676 Wyoming $67,612 Utah $67,514

Iowa $67,471 Kansas $67,133 Louisiana $67,034 North Carolina $66,999 Missouri $66,985 Florida $66,710 Montana $66,562 Nebraska $66,421

Kentucky $66,343 South Carolina $66,061 Tennessee $65,885 Idaho $65,815 New Mexico $65,300 Oklahoma $65,187 Alabama $64,771 South Dakota $64,073

Arkansas $63,692 West Virginia $63,488 Mississippi $62,875

Top Paying Cities for Automation Programmers

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: $71,077
Little Creek: $71,597
Magnolia: $71,494

Lincoln, DE $71,077 Little Creek, DE $71,597 Magnolia, DE $71,494 Milford, DE $71,257 Marydel, DE $71,374 Millsboro, DE $70,779 Millville, DE $70,888 Milton, DE $71,011

Nassau, DE $71,062 Ocean View, DE $70,876 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,012 Seaford, DE $71,052 Selbyville, DE $70,758 Smyrna, DE $71,647 Viola, DE $71,317 Woodside, DE $71,508

Bear, DE $71,343 Newark, DE $71,317 Claymont, DE $71,463 Delaware City, DE $71,388 Hockessin, DE $71,310 Kirkwood, DE $71,374 Middletown, DE $71,402 Montchanin, DE $71,326

New Castle, DE $71,337 Odessa, DE $71,437 Port Penn, DE $71,485 Rockland, DE $71,334 Saint Georges, DE $71,379 Townsend, DE $71,489 Winterthur, DE $71,342 Lewes, DE $71,038

Wilmington, DE $71,314 Dover, DE $71,597 Dover Afb, DE $71,220 Bethany Beach, DE $70,801 Bethel, DE $70,875 Bridgeville, DE $71,042 Camden Wyoming, DE $71,396 Cheswold, DE $71,574

Clayton, DE $71,576 Dagsboro, DE $70,752 Delmar, DE $70,638 Ellendale, DE $70,853 Felton, DE $71,252 Fenwick Island, DE $70,767 Frankford, DE $70,644 Frederica, DE $71,322

Georgetown, DE $70,725 Greenwood, DE $71,053 Harbeson, DE $70,801 Harrington, DE $71,161 Hartly, DE $71,383 Houston, DE $71,060 Kenton, DE $71,580 Laurel, DE $70,683

Yorklyn, DE $71,331

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

Understanding how an Automation Programmer'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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$63,954

Average $71,398/year

$82,354

$5,329

Average $5,950/month

$6,863

$1,230

Average $1,373/week

$1,584

$31

Average $34/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,354	$6,863	$1,584	$40
Average	$71,398	$5,950	$1,373	$34
25th Percentile	$63,954	$5,329	$1,230	$31

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