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Development Operations Engineer III Salary in the United States

How much does a Development Operations Engineer III make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Development Operations Engineer III in the United States is $135,750 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

However, a Development Operations Engineer III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $150,632
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,520 to $143,540
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,475
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Development Operations Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $143,540 $11,962 $2,760 $69
Average $135,750 $11,313 $2,611 $65
25th Percentile $122,520 $10,210 $2,356 $59
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Key Factors That Influence Development Operations Engineer III Salaries

A Development Operations Engineer III's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Development Operations Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Development Operations Engineer III's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • DevOps Associate Engineer (0-2 years): $83,460
  • DevOps Intermediate Engineer (2-4 years): $101,325
  • Development Operations Engineer III (4-7 years): $135,748
  • DevOps Principal Engineer (7+ years): $151,839
  • DevOps Expert Engineer (7-10 years): $167,773
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
DevOps Associate Engineer0-2 years$83,460
DevOps Intermediate Engineer2-4 years$101,325
Development Operations Engineer III4-7 years$135,748
DevOps Principal Engineer7+ years$151,839
DevOps Expert Engineer7-10 years$167,773
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Top Paying Cities for Development Operations Engineer IIIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $171,220
  • San Francisco: $169,350
  • Oakland: $165,780

What Skills Can Increase a Development Operations Engineer III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Networking (Mentioned in 2.41% Job Postings): Ability to maintain, build and expand a personal and business contact list to grow one's career and business opportunities.
  • Linux (Mentioned in 3.31% Job Postings): Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 1.99% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
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Networking 2.41%
Linux 3.31%
Computer Science 1.99%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Development Operations Engineer III's salary.
  • Collaborating with Others: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Amazon Web Services: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaborating with Others
 $139,823
3%
Amazon Web Services
 $139,823
3%
Products and Services
 $139,823
3%
Flexibility
 $138,465
2%
Collaboration
 $138,465
2%
Coaching
 $137,108
1%
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Development Operations Engineer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Development Operations Engineer III's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$122,520
Average $135,750/year
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Average $11,313/month
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$2,356
Average $2,611/week
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Average $65/hour
$69
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $143,540 $11,962 $2,760 $69
Average $135,750 $11,313 $2,611 $65
25th Percentile $122,520 $10,210 $2,356 $59

Development Operations Engineer III Salary Growth & Career Path

Development Operations Engineer III
DevOps Principal Engineer
DevOps Expert Engineer

For a Development Operations Engineer III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the DevOps Principal Engineer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $151,900 - a projected growth of 12% over your current level.

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Salary Trends for Development Operations Engineer III

Salaries for a Development Operations Engineer III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $125,942 in 2023 to around $124,401 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Development Operations Engineer III salary trends, .

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