As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Automation Developer in Richmond, VA is $103,966, equivalent to $50 per hour, $1,999 weekly, or $8,664 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 Richmond, VA vary widely, spanning from $89,947 to $119,488. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($96,628) and 75th percentile ($112,090), while top earners (90th percentile) make $119,488 per year. This $15,462 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, Richmond Automation Developer often earn 3.4% lower than national averages. 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 $89,947 Richmond, VA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $96,628 Richmond, VA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $103,966 Richmond, VA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $112,090 Richmond, VA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $119,488 Richmond, VA October 01, 2026
25% $96,628 10% $89,947 90% $119,488 75% $112,090 $103,966 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

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