As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Automation Developer in Madison, WI is $105,222, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,024 weekly, or $8,769 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 Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $91,033 to $120,932. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($97,795) and 75th percentile ($113,445), while top earners (90th percentile) make $120,932 per year. This $15,650 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, Madison Automation Developer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 406 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 $91,033 Madison, WI July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $97,795 Madison, WI July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $105,222 Madison, WI July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $113,445 Madison, WI July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $120,932 Madison, WI July 01, 2026
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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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    Test Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Automation Developer: Automation, Create