Automation Test Engineer Salary in the United States

Automation Test Engineer Salary

How much does an Automation Test Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Automation Test Engineer in the United States is $118,123. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $107,848 to $127,560, with most professionals earning between $98,493 and $136,152.

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Automation Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Automation Test Engineer Salary $98,493 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Automation Test Engineer Salary $107,848 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Automation Test Engineer Salary $118,123 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Automation Test Engineer Salary $127,560 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Automation Test Engineer Salary $136,152 US April 01, 2025
25% $107,848 10% $98,493 90% $136,152 75% $127,560 $118,123 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Test Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Automation Test Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Test Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Automation Test Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Automation Test Engineer ranges from $107,848 to $127,560 with the average base salary of $118,123. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,848 to $127,560 with the average total cash compensation of $118,123.

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