The salary trajectory of a Senior Automation Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,239 per year (estimate) and goes up to $234,217 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Automation Engineer at Samuel Engineering is $158,079 per year or $76 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $232,319 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $130,168 (25th percentile) and $193,996 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Samuel Engineering Senior Automation Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Automation Engineer professionals typically earn between $63 and $93 per hour.
Senior Automation Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,847 and $16,166 monthly.