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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Test Automation Developer in United States are Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $138,857, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $128,014, Insurance with a median total pay of $122,558, Information Technology with a median total pay of $119,914, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $110,584.
Management & Consulting
The top paying company in Management & Consulting for Test Automation Developer is ERPA.
Test Automation Developer: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
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Frequently asked questions about Test Automation Developer salaries
The average salary for Test Automation Developer is $130,566 per year or $63 per hour, with top earners making up to $199,375 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $105,351 (25th percentile) to $163,605 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 261 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Test Automation Developer employees.
The highest salary for Test Automation Developer is $163,605 per year, $13,634 per month or $79 per hour.
The lowest salary for Test Automation Developer is $105,351 per year, $8,779 per month or $51 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Test Automation Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,214 per year (estimate) and goes up to $234,140 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.