As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Automation Developer in San Francisco, CA is $133,348, equivalent to $64 per hour, $2,564 weekly, or $11,112 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 San Francisco, CA vary widely, spanning from $115,366 to $153,256. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($123,935) and 75th percentile ($143,769), while top earners (90th percentile) make $153,256 per year. This $19,834 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, San Francisco Automation Developer often earn 13.2% higher than national averages. However, San Francisco currently ranks 5 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 $115,366 San Francisco, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $123,935 San Francisco, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $133,348 San Francisco, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $143,769 San Francisco, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $153,256 San Francisco, CA April 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Automation Developer in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Automation Developer ranges from $123,935 to $143,769 with the average base salary of $133,348. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $132,172 to $154,724 with the average total cash compensation of $143,637.

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About San Francisco, California    San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of ....More

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