As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Automation Developer in Washington, DC is $117,644, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,262 weekly, or $9,804 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 Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $101,781 to $135,209. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($109,341) and 75th percentile ($126,838), while top earners (90th percentile) make $135,209 per year. This $17,497 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, Washington Automation Developer often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 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 $101,781 Washington, DC October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $109,341 Washington, DC October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $117,644 Washington, DC October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $126,838 Washington, DC October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automation Developer Salary $135,209 Washington, DC October 01, 2026
25% $109,341 10% $101,781 90% $135,209 75% $126,838 $117,644 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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    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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Automation Developer ranges from $109,341 to $126,838 with the average base salary of $117,644. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $118,370 to $138,568 with the average total cash compensation of $128,639.

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