Principal Automation Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Principal Automation Engineer make in the United States? The average Principal Automation Engineer salary in the United States is $108,513 as of October 30, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $96,976 and $122,890. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Lead Software Test Automation Developer
CFS - Technology - Van Wert , OH
Principal Enterprise Software Architect - Van Wert, OH | 150k++ range | looking for an experienced ... Fantastic company & culture! * Sr. Java Engineer -- Fort Wayne, IN | $120k range | Front end ...
ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago
Principal Systems Engineer
TekStream Solutions -
As Principal Systems Engineer on our Platform Management team, you will be responsible for ... automation to repetitive tasks · Implementing and reporting on systems as part of a larger ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Gener8 -
No Agencies Please - Principals Only need apply Job Description:  We seek a Sr. Mechanical ... automation used in life science instrumentation. Responsibilities will include the design of ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
Principal Software Engineer
Professional Recruiters - Phoenix , AZ
Principal Software Engineer - Phoenix, Az. Relocation is available for this position Come join a ... Work within our Enterprise Integration and Automation IT team and be part of this team that helps ...
ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago
Senior Principal Software Development Engineer - AI Platform
Zillow Group - Seattle , WA
We are looking for a hands-on architect, distinguished engineer, or senior principal engineer in AI ... A recognized expert in the field of machine learning solution automation * Familiar with AI and ...
DiversityJobs - 8 days ago
Principal DevOps Engineer/Azure/Kubernetes
32 Solutions Ltd -
This role is for a Principal DevOps Engineer focusing on Kubernetes and Cloud and will be a key ... Perform complex automation/administration tasks related to CI\CD operations * Incrementally improve ...
LinkedIn - 10 days ago
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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 Principal Automation Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Principal Automation Engineer ranges from $96,976 to $122,890 with the average base salary of $108,513. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,317 to $130,118 with the average total cash compensation of $112,939.

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