As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Automation Developer in Detroit, MI is $106,844, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,055 weekly, or $8,904 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 Detroit, MI vary widely, spanning from $92,437 to $122,795. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($99,303) and 75th percentile ($115,193), while top earners (90th percentile) make $122,795 per year. This $15,890 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, Detroit Automation Developer often earn 1.6% higher than national averages. However, Detroit currently ranks 342 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 $92,437 Detroit, MI October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $99,303 Detroit, MI October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $106,844 Detroit, MI October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $115,193 Detroit, MI October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $122,795 Detroit, MI October 01, 2026
25% $99,303 10% $92,437 90% $122,795 75% $115,193 $106,844 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 Detroit, MI. The base salary for Automation Developer ranges from $99,303 to $115,193 with the average base salary of $106,844. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,503 to $125,847 with the average total cash compensation of $116,829.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

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