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
Top Companies Hiring Automation Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank National Association | $116,061 | 15 |
| Ascendion, Inc. (Formerly known as Collabera, Inc.) | $96,721 | 14 |
| BCVS | $73,553 | 5 |
| PROCTEK TEXAS, INC. | $81,869 | 5 |
| Talech, Inc. | $119,180 | 4 |
| EFICENS SYSTEMS INC | $89,200 | 4 |
| Innovative Consulting, Inc. | $121,046 | 4 |
| DAKSWAN Automation Systems, Inc. | $76,000 | 3 |
| NUCOR CORPORATION, NUCOR STEEL LEXINGTON | $164,868 | 3 |
| OPTIVENT GROUP INC | $92,130 | 3 |
| Advantage IT Inc | $112,382 | 3 |
| ICloud Technologies Corp. | $87,337 | 3 |
| Victoire Systems, LLC | $88,330 | 3 |
| Avco Consulting, Inc. | $117,333 | 3 |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | $102,333 | 3 |
Section 2
Automation Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.