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Automation Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 344 open job postings for Automation Engineer roles at 73 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 1 more posting in CAD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Automation Engineer: postings by posted pay343 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 9 bands from $80K to $170K. Median $120K; middle half $108K–$140K.Median $120K$80K$170K

Postings per pay band: $80K–$90K: 28; $90K–$100K: 20; $100K–$110K: 39; $110K–$120K: 82; $120K–$130K: 34; $130K–$140K: 43; $140K–$150K: 33; $150K–$160K: 44; $160K–$170K: 20.

Pay by level

  1. Intern$65.3K median · $65.3K–$68.7K typical · 4 postingsIntern: middle half $65.3K–$68.7K, median $65.3K
  2. Entry level$76K median · $76K–$111K typical · 3 postingsEntry level: middle half $76K–$111K, median $76K
  3. Mid level$112K median · $97.5K–$116K typical · 134 postingsMid level: middle half $97.5K–$116K, median $112K
  4. Senior$136K median · $128K–$155K typical · 170 postingsSenior: middle half $128K–$155K, median $136K
  5. Staff$115K median · $115K–$115K typical · 20 postingsStaff: middle half $115K–$115K, median $115K
  6. Principal$130K median · $119K–$148K typical · 9 postingsPrincipal: middle half $119K–$148K, median $130K
  7. Executive$154K median · $154K–$154K typical · 3 postingsExecutive: middle half $154K–$154K, median $154K

Companies hiring

  1. US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.$113K median · $112K–$135K typical · 57 postingsUS AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.: middle half $112K–$135K, median $113K
  2. JLL$120K median · $112K–$135K typical · 28 postingsJLL: middle half $112K–$135K, median $120K
  3. Eli Lilly and Company$119K median · $116K–$119K typical · 17 postingsEli Lilly and Company: middle half $116K–$119K, median $119K
  4. ZMC-US CMS ZOLL Manufacturing Corporation$115K median · $115K–$115K typical · 16 postingsZMC-US CMS ZOLL Manufacturing Corporation: middle half $115K–$115K, median $115K

Top-paying companies

  1. Anduril Industries · $170K median · 3 postings
  2. Irhythmtech · $159K median · 4 postings
  3. ModernaTX, Inc. · $158K median · 11 postings
  4. Gilead · $156K median · 13 postings
  5. Novartis · $155K median · 10 postings

By location

  1. United States$120K median · $107K–$141K typical · 305 postingsUnited States: middle half $107K–$141K, median $120K
  2. California$156K median · $116K–$170K typical · 38 postingsCalifornia: middle half $116K–$170K, median $156K
  3. Illinois$112K median · $112K–$136K typical · 33 postingsIllinois: middle half $112K–$136K, median $112K
  4. North Carolina$128K median · $107K–$141K typical · 30 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $107K–$141K, median $128K
  5. Remote$115K median · $112K–$136K typical · 99 postingsRemote: middle half $112K–$136K, median $115K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $115K median, $112K–$136K typical, from 99 postings. On-site: $121K median, $107K–$141K typical, from 233 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 5–7 years$136K median · $112K–$141K typical · 12 postings5–7 years: middle half $112K–$141K, median $136K
  2. 8+ years$155K median · $155K–$155K typical · 8 postings8+ years: middle half $155K–$155K, median $155K

Newest Automation Engineer postings

  1. Automation EngineerCF&I Steel, L.P. · Pueblo, CO · $100K–$140K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Automation EngineerCF&I Steel, L.P. · Pueblo, CO · $100K–$140K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Senior Automation EngineerC&W FACILITY SERVICES INC. · Remote · $115K–$136K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Automation EngineerCF&I Steel, L.P. · Pueblo, CO · $100K–$140K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Senior Automation EngineerC&W FACILITY SERVICES INC. · Remote · $115K–$136K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Automation Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Automation Engineer jobs is $120K a year, from 344 job postings with pay at 73 companies.

What is the typical Automation Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $108K–$140K. The top 10% list $158K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $94.7K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Automation Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Anduril Industries ($170K), Irhythmtech ($159K), ModernaTX, Inc. ($158K).

How does Automation Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Intern $65.3K, Entry level $76K, Mid level $112K, Senior $136K, Staff $115K, Principal $130K, Executive $154K.

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