As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Automation Developer in Boston, MA is $119,083, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,290 weekly, or $9,924 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Automation Developer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Automation Developer in Boston, MA vary widely, spanning from $103,025 to $136,862. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($110,677) and 75th percentile ($128,389), while top earners (90th percentile) make $136,862 per year. This $17,712 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Python, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Boston Automation Developer often earn 2.5% higher than national averages. However, Boston currently ranks 62 statewide for Automation Developer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Automation Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $103,025 Boston, MA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $110,677 Boston, MA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $119,083 Boston, MA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $128,389 Boston, MA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $136,862 Boston, MA April 01, 2026
25% $110,677 10% $103,025 90% $136,862 75% $128,389 $119,083 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Test Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Automation Developer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Automation Developer in Boston, MA. The base salary for Automation Developer ranges from $110,677 to $128,389 with the average base salary of $119,083. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $118,033 to $138,173 with the average total cash compensation of $128,272.

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