As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Automation Developer in San Jose, CA is $134,748, equivalent to $65 per hour, $2,591 weekly, or $11,229 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 San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $116,579 to $154,866. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($125,238) and 75th percentile ($145,279), while top earners (90th percentile) make $154,866 per year. This $20,041 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 Jose Automation Developer often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 1 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 $116,579 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $125,238 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $134,748 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $145,279 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $154,866 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
25% $125,238 10% $116,579 90% $154,866 75% $145,279 $134,748 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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    Test Engineer IV

    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 Jose, CA. The base salary for Automation Developer ranges from $125,238 to $145,279 with the average base salary of $134,748. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $135,580 to $158,715 with the average total cash compensation of $147,342.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

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Skills associated with Automation Developer: Automation, Create