As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Automation Developer in Virginia Beach, VA is $101,812, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,958 weekly, or $8,484 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 Virginia Beach, VA vary widely, spanning from $88,083 to $117,012. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($94,626) and 75th percentile ($109,768), while top earners (90th percentile) make $117,012 per year. This $15,142 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, Virginia Beach Automation Developer often earn 5.4% lower than national averages. However, Virginia Beach currently ranks 540 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 $88,083 Virginia Beach, VA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $94,626 Virginia Beach, VA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $101,812 Virginia Beach, VA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $109,768 Virginia Beach, VA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $117,012 Virginia Beach, VA October 01, 2026
25% $94,626 10% $88,083 90% $117,012 75% $109,768 $101,812 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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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Virginia Beach, Virginia    Virginia Beach is located at 36°51′02″N 75°58′40″W / 36.8506°N 75.9779°W / 36.8506; -75.9779 (Virginia Beach). According to the United States Cens....More

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Skills associated with Automation Developer: Automation, Create