As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Automation Developer in Columbus, GA is $94,451, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,816 weekly, or $7,871 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Automation Developer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Automation Developer in Columbus, GA vary widely, spanning from $81,715 to $108,553. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($87,785) and 75th percentile ($101,832), while top earners (90th percentile) make $108,553 per year. This $14,047 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, Columbus Automation Developer often earn 8.3% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 779 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 $81,715 Columbus, GA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $87,785 Columbus, GA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $94,451 Columbus, GA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $101,832 Columbus, GA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $108,553 Columbus, GA October 01, 2026
25% $87,785 10% $81,715 90% $108,553 75% $101,832 $94,451 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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    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Columbus, Georgia    Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet....More

Columbus, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Automation Developer: Automation, Create