What are the main factors that influence a Lead Automation Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Lead Automation Engineer's salary?

A Lead Automation Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Industrial Engineering Technician II (1-3 years)earns $62,782, an Industrial Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $69,498, an Lead Automation Engineer (5-7 years)earns $77,775, an Industrial Engineering Manager (7+ years)earns $135,408, an Industrial Engineering Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $186,875,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Automation Engineer?

Lead Automation Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Automation Engineer roles are District of Columbia $85,178, California $84,855, Massachusetts $83,724. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Automation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Automation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Automation Engineer IV: $149,280; Qa Automation Lead: $137,539; Automation Engineer III: $122,070; Lead Engineer, Test Automation: $113,660; Automation Lead: $111,217.

Lead Automation Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Automation Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead Automation Engineer in Delaware is $78,085 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,761
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,867 to $86,290
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,206

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Lead Automation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,290	$7,191	$1,659	$41
Average	$78,085	$6,507	$1,502	$38
25th Percentile	$71,867	$5,989	$1,382	$35

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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 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): $62,782
Early Career (1-2 years): $69,498
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,775
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,408
Expert (over 8 years): $186,875

Levels	Salary
Industria... Level Lead Automation Engineer	$62,782
Industria... Level Lead Automation Engineer	$69,498
Lead Auto... Level Lead Automation Engineer	$77,775
Industria... Level Lead Automation Engineer	$135,408
Industria... Level Lead Automation Engineer	$186,875

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How Do Lead Automation Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Lead Automation Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,178.
California: $84,855.
Massachusetts: $83,724.

District of Columbia $85,178 California $84,855 Massachusetts $83,724 Washington $83,416 New Jersey $83,386 Alaska $83,278 Connecticut $82,216 New York $81,785

Hawaii $80,408 Rhode Island $79,762 Maryland $79,324 Minnesota $78,724 Colorado $78,493 Illinois $78,416 Oregon $78,124 Delaware $77,908

New Hampshire $77,773 Virginia $77,470 Pennsylvania $76,585 Nevada $76,139 North Dakota $75,993 Michigan $75,762 Wisconsin $75,677 Vermont $75,508

Texas $75,039 Maine $75,008 Arizona $74,962 Ohio $74,908 Georgia $74,200 Indiana $73,846 Wyoming $73,777 Utah $73,669

Iowa $73,623 Kansas $73,254 Louisiana $73,146 North Carolina $73,108 Missouri $73,092 Florida $72,792 Montana $72,631 Nebraska $72,477

Kentucky $72,392 South Carolina $72,084 Tennessee $71,892 Idaho $71,815 New Mexico $71,254 Oklahoma $71,130 Alabama $70,677 South Dakota $69,915

Arkansas $69,500 West Virginia $69,276 Mississippi $68,607

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:

Lincoln: $80,631
Little Creek: $79,885
Magnolia: $80,216

Lincoln, DE $80,631 Little Creek, DE $79,885 Magnolia, DE $80,216 Milford, DE $80,631 Marydel, DE $79,585 Millsboro, DE $80,631 Millville, DE $81,170 Milton, DE $80,631

Nassau, DE $80,631 Ocean View, DE $81,170 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,170 Seaford, DE $79,785 Selbyville, DE $81,170 Smyrna, DE $79,493 Viola, DE $80,216 Woodside, DE $79,985

Bear, DE $78,908 Newark, DE $78,939 Claymont, DE $79,001 Delaware City, DE $78,939 Hockessin, DE $79,001 Kirkwood, DE $78,939 Middletown, DE $79,331 Montchanin, DE $79,001

New Castle, DE $79,001 Odessa, DE $79,439 Port Penn, DE $78,724 Rockland, DE $79,001 Saint Georges, DE $78,939 Townsend, DE $79,324 Winterthur, DE $79,001 Lewes, DE $80,631

Wilmington, DE $79,001 Dover, DE $79,847 Dover Afb, DE $80,031 Bethany Beach, DE $81,170 Bethel, DE $79,785 Bridgeville, DE $80,631 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,931 Cheswold, DE $79,662

Clayton, DE $79,462 Dagsboro, DE $81,170 Delmar, DE $79,785 Ellendale, DE $80,631 Felton, DE $80,631 Fenwick Island, DE $81,170 Frankford, DE $81,170 Frederica, DE $80,631

Georgetown, DE $80,631 Greenwood, DE $80,631 Harbeson, DE $80,631 Harrington, DE $80,631 Hartly, DE $79,424 Houston, DE $80,631 Kenton, DE $79,462 Laurel, DE $79,785

Yorklyn, DE $79,001

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

$71,867

Average $78,085/year

$86,290

$5,989

Average $6,507/month

$7,191

$1,382

Average $1,502/week

$1,659

$35

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,290	$7,191	$1,659	$41
Average	$78,085	$6,507	$1,502	$38
25th Percentile	$71,867	$5,989	$1,382	$35

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