Automation Engineer Salaries in Canada

Updated Oct 2, 2023
$91,358 /yr
Average Base Pay

274 salaries

$74K

Low

$91K

Average

$115K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average$6,504Range$1,710 - $24,740
The average salary for Automation Engineer is $91,358 per year in the Canada. The average additional cash compensation for a Automation Engineer in the Canada is $6,504, with a range from $3,219 - $13,142. Salaries estimates are based on 274 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Automation Engineer employees in Canada.

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in Canada

$91,358 /yr
Automation Engineer
$113,332 /yr
Senior Automation Engineer
$86,132 /yr
Automation Engineer IV
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Job TitleSalary
Automation Engineer$91,358 /yr
Senior Automation Engineer$113,332 /yr
Automation Engineer IV$86,132 /yr

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$64,575

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$78,548

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$75,852

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$77,984

per year

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What is the salary trajectory for a Automation Engineer?

in Canada

$91,358 /yr
Automation Engineer
$113,332 /yr
Senior Automation Engineer
$86,132 /yr
Automation Engineer IV
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a Automation Engineer?

Job TitleSalary
Automation Engineer$91,358 /yr
Senior Automation Engineer$113,332 /yr
Automation Engineer IV$86,132 /yr

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Cimco Refrigeration
3.5

Cimco Refrigeration

Automation Engineer

$73,966

 /yr
Range: $65K - $99K
7 salaries
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$65K

$99K

$65,000 - $98,859 Range

enCompass Solutions Group
4.2

enCompass Solutions Group

Automation Engineer

$73,695

 /yr
Range: $65K - $83K
6 salaries
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$65K

$83K

$64,797 - $83,133 Range

Linamar
3.5

Linamar

Automation Engineer

$63,094

 /yr
Range: $53K - $84K
5 salaries
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$53K

$84K

$52,500 - $83,725 Range

Symbotic
3.1

Symbotic

Automation Engineer

$82,866

 /yr
Range: $65K - $127K
5 salaries
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$65K

$127K

$64,892 - $127,129 Range

PointClickCare
4.5

PointClickCare

Automation Engineer - Hourly Intern

$25

 /hr
Range: $20 - $26
5 salaries
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$20

$26

$20 - $26 Range

Rio Tinto
4

Rio Tinto

Automation Engineer

$105,462

 /yr
Range: $59K - $116K
5 salaries
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$59K

$116K

$58,800 - $116,434 Range

RBC
4

RBC

Automation Engineer - Hourly Intern

$26

 /hr
Range: $23 - $29
4 salaries
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$23

$29

$23 - $29 Range

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ABB
4.1

ABB

Automation Engineer

$94,043

 /yr
Range: $84K - $108K
4 salaries
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$84K

$108K

$84,049 - $107,735 Range

WSP
3.7

WSP

Automation Engineer

$76,174

 /yr
Range: $64K - $80K
4 salaries
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$64K

$80K

$64,326 - $80,000 Range

Siemens
4.1

Siemens

Automation Engineer

$87,615

 /yr
Range: $64K - $135K
4 salaries
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$64K

$135K

$64,332 - $135,000 Range

Suncor
3.6

Suncor

Automation Engineer

$193,044

 /yr
Range: $139K - $220K
4 salaries
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$139K

$220K

$138,592 - $220,000 Range

CGI
3.9

CGI

Automation Engineer

$88,990

 /yr
Range: $65K - $93K
3 salaries
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$65K

$93K

$65,000 - $93,231 Range

Ford Motor Company
4

Ford Motor Company

Automation Engineer

$107,647

 /yr
Range: $50K - $128K
3 salaries
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$50K

$128K

$50,302 - $128,100 Range

MobileLIVE
4.1

MobileLIVE

Automation Engineer

$76,779

 /yr
Range: $69K - $77K
3 salaries
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$69K

$77K

$68,695 - $76,891 Range

QCA Systems
3.4

QCA Systems

Automation Engineer

$82,128

 /yr
Range: $75K - $90K
3 salaries
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$75K

$90K

$75,000 - $90,000 Range

Delco Automation Inc.
3.9

Delco Automation Inc.

Automation Engineer
About 

$65K -$89K

2 salaries
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$65K

$89K

$65,219 - $88,784 Range

TELUS
3.8

TELUS

Automation Engineer - Hourly
About 

$44 -$66

 hourly
2 salaries
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$44

$66

$44 - $66 Range

Norda Stelo
3.7

Norda Stelo

Automation Engineer
About 

$66K -$71K

2 salaries
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$66K

$71K

$65,914 - $71,395 Range

CadMakers
3.5

CadMakers

Automation Engineer
About 

$75K -$102K

2 salaries
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$75K

$102K

$74,639 - $101,885 Range

Rockwell Automation
4

Rockwell Automation

Automation Engineer - Hourly
About 

$18 -$34

 hourly
2 salaries
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$18

$34

$18 - $34 Range

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Automation Engineer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Automation Engineer salaries - 7 salaries reported$73,966/yr
Automation Engineer salaries - 6 salaries reported$73,695/yr
Automation Engineer salaries - 5 salaries reported$63,094/yr
Automation Engineer salaries - 5 salaries reported$82,866/yr
Automation Engineer salaries - 5 salaries reported$25/hr
Automation Engineer salaries - 5 salaries reported$105,462/yr
Automation Engineer salaries - 4 salaries reported$26/hr
Automation Engineer salaries - 4 salaries reported$94,043/yr
Automation Engineer salaries - 4 salaries reported$76,174/yr
Automation Engineer salaries - 4 salaries reported$87,615/yr
Automation Engineer salaries - 4 salaries reported$193,044/yr
Automation Engineer salaries - 3 salaries reported$88,990/yr
Automation Engineer salaries - 3 salaries reported$107,647/yr
Automation Engineer salaries - 3 salaries reported$76,779/yr
Automation Engineer salaries - 3 salaries reported$82,128/yr
Automation Engineer salaries - 2 salaries reported$76,763/yr
Automation Engineer salaries - 2 salaries reported$55/hr
Automation Engineer salaries - 2 salaries reported$68,405/yr
Automation Engineer salaries - 2 salaries reported$88,112/yr
Automation Engineer salaries - 2 salaries reported$26/hr
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Frequently asked questions about an Automation Engineer salaries

The average salary for an Automation Engineer is $91,358 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 274 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Automation Engineer employees in Canada.

The highest salary for an Automation Engineer in Canada is $114,808 per year.

The lowest salary for an Automation Engineer in Canada is $74,041 per year.

Salaries for automation engineers are very good. Their starting salary is higher than the average Canadian and they are able to provide a good living for their families. Automation engineers make the most amount of money in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Saskatchewan. Due to the higher demand, there are higher salaries in rural areas of Canada. If you are looking to make more money as an automation engineer, you can work within a utility company or a communications company.

Through advanced training and experience, most automation engineers are able to increase their salaries. There are numerous industry certifications you can pursue, like certified software tester (CSTE), professional Scrum developer certification (PSD), A4Q-certified selenium tester, UFT, and ISTQB-certified tester advanced-level test automation engineer (CTAL-TAE) certification. Some of these can easily be earned with a small time commitment, while others will require much more of your time, money, and effort. See if your employer will give you time off and/or reimbursement for this training.

Start by comparing your current salary to other automation engineer jobs, whether in your area or a different geographical area you may be willing to move to. Be sure to keep your resume up-to-date with all your qualifications and education, just in case an opportunity comes up that you can’t pass up. If you have a track record of successful projects and steadily increased responsibilities, you’ll have a much easier time asking for more. Make sure you’ve been performing at or beyond expectations. If you’re unsure of whether or not this is the case, refer to past performance reviews or compare your achievements to your job description.

About 75.18% of Automation Engineer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $6,504 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of an Automation Engineer in Canada as a good salary.

Automation Engineer professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $61,907 and $144,350 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $91,358 following the average career path of an Automation Engineer.

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