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Development Operations Engineer III Salary in California

How much does a Development Operations Engineer III make in California?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Development Operations Engineer III in California is $149,740 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $166,170
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $135,140 to $158,340
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $121,847
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Development Operations Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $158,340 $13,195 $3,045 $76
Average $149,740 $12,478 $2,880 $72
25th Percentile $135,140 $11,262 $2,599 $65
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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): $92,042
  • DevOps Intermediate Engineer (2-4 years): $111,709
  • Development Operations Engineer III (4-7 years): $149,732
  • DevOps Principal Engineer (7+ years): $167,487
  • DevOps Expert Engineer (7-10 years): $185,054
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
DevOps Associate Engineer0-2 years$92,042
DevOps Intermediate Engineer2-4 years$111,709
Development Operations Engineer III4-7 years$149,732
DevOps Principal Engineer7+ years$167,487
DevOps Expert Engineer7-10 years$185,054
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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:

  • Los Angeles: $150,000
  • West Hollywood: $149,890
  • Dodgertown: $149,990

Development Operations Engineer III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Development Operations Engineer III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $167,625. While startup companies pay approximate $141,807.

Development Operations Engineer III Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$141,807
Growth Stage51~500$149,978
Established501~5000$161,872
Enterprise5000+$167,625

Development Operations Engineer III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Development Operations Engineer III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Development Operations Engineer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Development Operations Engineer III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Development Operations Engineer III

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$224,610$108.050%

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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$135,140
Average $149,740/year
$158,340
$11,262
Average $12,478/month
$13,195
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Average $2,880/week
$3,045
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Average $72/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $158,340 $13,195 $3,045 $76
Average $149,740 $12,478 $2,880 $72
25th Percentile $135,140 $11,262 $2,599 $65

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 $167,500 - a projected growth of 12% over your current level.

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