As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Automation Developer in Seattle, WA is $118,093, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,271 weekly, or $9,841 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 Seattle, WA vary widely, spanning from $102,169 to $135,724. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($109,758) and 75th percentile ($127,322), while top earners (90th percentile) make $135,724 per year. This $17,564 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, Seattle Automation Developer often earn 1.9% higher than national averages. However, Seattle currently ranks 67 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 $102,169 Seattle, WA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $109,758 Seattle, WA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $118,093 Seattle, WA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $127,322 Seattle, WA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $135,724 Seattle, WA October 01, 2026
25% $109,758 10% $102,169 90% $135,724 75% $127,322 $118,093 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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