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Recent salaries shared by Process Automation Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Process Automation Engineer
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1-3 years
$85K/yr
($85K • $0)
Harleysville, PA
submitted on Apr 26, 2026
$85K/yr
$85K • $0
Process Automation Engineer
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4-6 years
$106K/yr
($101K • $5K)
Cedar Rapids, IA
submitted on Feb 20, 2026
$106K/yr
$101K • $5K
Process Automation Engineer
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1-3 years
$82K - $95K/yr
Hahnville, LA
submitted on Feb 6, 2026
$82K - $95K/yr
Process Automation Engineer
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1-3 years
$80K/yr
($80K • $0)
Syracuse, NY
submitted on Jan 23, 2026
$80K/yr
$80K • $0
Process Automation Engineer
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4-6 years
$122K/yr
($110K • $12K)
Houston, TX
submitted on Aug 15, 2025
$122K/yr
$110K • $12K
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Process Automation Engineer
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1-3 years
$100K/yr
($97K • $3K)
Burns Harbor, IN
submitted on Jul 10, 2025
$100K/yr
$97K • $3K
Process Automation Engineer
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10-14 years
$118K - $136K/yr
Cincinnati, OH
submitted on Jul 2, 2025
$118K - $136K/yr
Process Automation Engineer
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1-3 years
$75K/yr
($75K • $0)
Memphis, TN
submitted on Jun 17, 2025
$75K/yr
$75K • $0
Process Automation Engineer
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1-3 years
$94K/yr
($94K • $0)
Burns Harbor, IN
submitted on Jun 1, 2025
$94K/yr
$94K • $0
Process Automation Engineer
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1-3 years
$87K/yr
($74K • $13K)
Lenexa, KS
submitted on Mar 31, 2025
$87K/yr
$74K • $13K
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Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Process Automation Engineer in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $149,530, Agriculture with a median total pay of $134,600 and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $119,787.
Energy, Mining & Utilities
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Process Automation Engineer are Chevron and Freeport-McMoRan.
Frequently asked questions about Process Automation Engineer salaries
The average salary for Process Automation Engineer is $136,694 per year or $66 per hour, with top earners making up to $214,225 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $108,780 (25th percentile) to $173,719 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 209 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Process Automation Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Process Automation Engineer is $173,719 per year, $14,477 per month or $84 per hour.
The lowest salary for Process Automation Engineer is $108,780 per year, $9,065 per month or $52 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Process Automation Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,234 per year (estimate) and goes up to $234,202 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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ArcelorMittal
Emerson
Cleveland-Cliffs
Freeport-McMoRan