How much does an Automation Developer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Automation Developer in Chicago, IL is $106,958. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $97,654 to $115,503, with most professionals earning between $89,184 and $123,283.

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 $89,184 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $97,654 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $106,958 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $115,503 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $123,283 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $97,654 10% $89,184 90% $123,283 75% $115,503 $106,958 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Test Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Automation Developer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Test Engineer IV

    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 Chicago, IL. The base salary for Automation Developer ranges from $97,654 to $115,503 with the average base salary of $106,958. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $97,654 to $115,503 with the average total cash compensation of $106,958.

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