Lead Automation Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead Automation Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead Automation Engineer in the United States is $76,931 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Lead Automation Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,375
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,805 to $85,015
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,228
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Lead Automation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $85,015 $7,085 $1,635 $41
Average $76,931 $6,411 $1,479 $37
25th Percentile $70,805 $5,900 $1,362 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Lead Automation Engineer Salaries

A Lead Automation Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Lead Automation Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Automation Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,854
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $68,471
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,625
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,407
  • Expert (over 8 years): $184,113
Levels Salary
Industria... Level Lead Automation Engineer$61,854
Industria... Level Lead Automation Engineer$68,471
Lead Auto... Level Lead Automation Engineer$76,625
Industria... Level Lead Automation Engineer$133,407
Industria... Level Lead Automation Engineer$184,113
$61,854 0 yr
$68,471 < 2 yrs
$76,625 2-4 yrs
$133,407 5-8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Lead Automation Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $97,033
  • San Francisco: $96,079
  • Oakland: $93,948

What Skills Can Increase a Lead Automation Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.64% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.98% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
  • SOP (Mentioned in 1.72% Job Postings): SOP is A standard operating procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.64%
Preventative Maintenance 2.98%
SOP 1.72%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Lead Automation Engineer's salary.
  • Continuous Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Communicates Effectively: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Continuous Improvement
$86,163
12%
Leadership
$82,316
7%
Communicates Effectively
$82,316
7%
Communication Skills
$82,316
7%
Problem Solving
$81,547
6%
Planning
$77,700
1%
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How Education impacts a Lead Automation Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Lead Automation Engineers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Lead Automation Engineer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $77,323 and $81,692).

Lead Automation Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Lead Automation Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 17.9%
High School 17.9%
Associates 30.8%
Bachelors 43.6%
Masters 7.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Lead Automation Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Automation Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Lead Automation Engineer

Salaries for a Lead Automation Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $74,908 in 2023 to around $74,097 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Automation Engineer salary trends, .

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