As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Automation Developer in Independence, MO is $103,924, equivalent to $50 per hour, $1,999 weekly, or $8,660 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 Independence, MO vary widely, spanning from $89,908 to $119,455. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($96,588) and 75th percentile ($112,054), while top earners (90th percentile) make $119,455 per year. This $15,466 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, Independence Automation Developer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Independence currently ranks 456 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 $89,908 Independence, MO January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $96,588 Independence, MO January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $103,924 Independence, MO January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $112,054 Independence, MO January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $119,455 Independence, MO January 01, 2026
25% $96,588 10% $89,908 90% $119,455 75% $112,054 $103,924 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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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Independence, Missouri    Independence is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies within Jackson County, of which it is the county seat. Independence is....More

Independence, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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