As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Automation Developer in Sterling Heights, MI is $106,070, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,040 weekly, or $8,839 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 Sterling Heights, MI vary widely, spanning from $91,768 to $121,906. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($98,584) and 75th percentile ($114,359), while top earners (90th percentile) make $121,906 per year. This $15,775 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, Sterling Heights Automation Developer often earn 0.8% lower than national averages. However, Sterling Heights currently ranks 373 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 $91,768 Sterling Heights, MI October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $98,584 Sterling Heights, MI October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $106,070 Sterling Heights, MI October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $114,359 Sterling Heights, MI October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $121,906 Sterling Heights, MI October 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 Sterling Heights, MI. The base salary for Automation Developer ranges from $98,584 to $114,359 with the average base salary of $106,070. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,724 to $124,936 with the average total cash compensation of $115,983.

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About Sterling Heights, Michigan    Sterling Heights is a city in Macomb County of the U.S. state of Michigan, and one of Detroit's core suburbs. As of the 2010 census, the city had a to....More

Sterling Heights, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Automation Developer: Automation, Create