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Hourly Wage for Automation Tester Salary in the United States

Automation Tester Salary in the United States

How much does an Automation Tester make hourly?

As of September 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Automation Tester in the United States is $33. While Salary.com is seeing that Automation Tester salary in the US can go up to $38 or down to $29, but most earn between $31 and $36. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Automation Tester in the United States.

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Automation Tester Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Automation Tester Salary $29 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automation Tester Salary $31 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automation Tester Salary $33 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automation Tester Salary $36 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automation Tester Salary $38 US September 01, 2026
25% $31 10% $29 90% $38 75% $36 $33 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Automation Tester

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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Average Hourly Wage

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33

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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38
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Automation Tester in the United States. The average hourly rate for Automation Tester ranges from $31 to $36 with the average hourly pay of $33. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $35 to $42 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $38.

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