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How much does Software Automation Engineer make?
Total pay range
$126K - $185K/yr
$152K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$106K - $148K/yrBase pay
$20K - $37K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Software Automation Engineer in United States are Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $134,916, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $130,400, Information Technology with a median total pay of $128,646, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $121,508, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $112,841.
Retail & Wholesale
The top paying company in Retail & Wholesale for Software Automation Engineer is iRobot.
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Frequently asked questions about Software Automation Engineer salaries
The average salary for Software Automation Engineer is $151,774 per year or $73 per hour, with top earners making up to $220,821 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $125,785 (25th percentile) to $185,276 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 284 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Automation Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Software Automation Engineer is $185,276 per year, $15,440 per month or $89 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Automation Engineer is $125,785 per year, $10,482 per month or $60 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Software Automation Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,239 per year (estimate) and goes up to $234,217 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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