SALARY GUIDE
Unlock Your Earning Potential as an Automation Engineer
From entry‑level roles to senior leadership, see how experience, industry, and certifications drive salary growth.
Salary Overview
Compare salaries across experience levels and countries
Entry Level
$65,000 – $75,000
0‑2 years experience
Mid‑Career
$90,000 – $110,000
5‑10 years experience
Senior
$130,000 – $150,000
15+ years experience
Top 10%
$180,000+
High performers
Average Salary by Country
United States$85,000
CanadaCA$78,000
United Kingdom£55,000
AustraliaA$95,000
Germany€70,000
India₹1,200,000
40‑Year Career Salary Projection
See how your earning potential grows throughout your career
Top Paying Industries
Compare average salaries across sectors
Salary by Industry
Manufacturing$88,000
Automotive$92,000
Pharmaceuticals$95,000
Energy & Utilities$90,000
Food & Beverage$85,000
Salary by Specialization
Explore earning potential in different areas
PLC Programming
$87,000
Average annual salary
Robotics Integration
$98,000
Average annual salary
SCADA Systems
$93,000
Average annual salary
HMI Development
$89,000
Average annual salary
Industrial IoT
$101,000
Average annual salary
Key Factors Affecting Salary
- Years of experience
- Geographic location
- Industry sector
- Level of automation complexity handled
- Advanced certifications
Certification Impact
Boost your earning potential with professional certifications
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
+8%
Salary increase potential
Siemens Certified Programmer (S7)
+6%
Salary increase potential
Rockwell Automation Certified Control Systems Engineer
+7%
Salary increase potential
ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Specialist
+5%
Salary increase potential
Global Market Insights
Understand the worldwide salary landscape
Highest Paying
United States
Fastest Growing
India
Most Stable
Germany
Job Market Outlook
The demand for Automation Engineers is projected to grow 9% annually through 2035, driven by Industry 4.0 adoption, smart manufacturing initiatives, and increasing investment in robotics and IoT solutions.
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