Automation Engineer

H-1B Salary Data · 314 certified filings

$103,458Avg. Salary
$60,000Minimum
$261,109Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Automation Engineer is $103,458 — 15% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 314 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Automation Engineer?

The average H-1B salary for Automation Engineer is $103,458 based on 314 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $60,000 to $261,109.

$103,458
Average
$60,000
Minimum
$261,109
Maximum
314
Filings
Section 2

Automation Engineer Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Austin, TX $120,341 5
Frisco, TX $107,594 5
Irving, TX $99,915 13
Dallas, TX $98,532 13
Atlanta, GA $95,432 5
Houston, TX $94,766 6
Chicago, IL $93,485 7
Midland, TX $91,758 7
Plano, TX $91,402 7
Section 3

Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.

Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.