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$143,106
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Senior Automation Engineer is $143,106 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $115,235 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $27,872 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Automation Engineer | $143,106 /yr |
| Automation Engineer IV | $136,738 /yr |
| Principal Automation Engineer | $144,783 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Senior Automation Engineer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Senior Automation Engineer in United States. Employers include Amazon, Splunk and Veeva Systems.
Top Paying Companies
For Senior Automation Engineer in United States
| 1 | Amazon | $213,227 | |
| 2 | Splunk | $210,197 | |
| 3 | Veeva Systems | $201,461 | |
| 4 | Workday | $199,396 | |
| 5 | Salesforce | $198,850 | |
| 6 | Genentech | $184,419 | |
| 7 | Castlight | $181,695 | |
| 8 | Intel Corporation | $181,594 | |
| 9 | Walmart | $176,613 | |
| 10 | Accelirate | $172,994 |
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Senior Automation Engineer Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Senior Automation Engineer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Automation Engineer in United States are Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $162,661, Information Technology with a median total pay of $160,527, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $160,084, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $157,270, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $156,452.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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Senior Automation Engineer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Senior Automation Engineer is $115,235 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Senior Automation Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 798 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Automation Engineer employees.
The highest salary for a Senior Automation Engineer in United States is $164,129 per year.
The lowest salary for a Senior Automation Engineer in United States is $80,906 per year.
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