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Development Operations Engineer V Salary in the United States

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

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Development Operations Engineer V in the United States is $167,780 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $81.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $187,649
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $161,850 to $178,180
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $156,451
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Development Operations Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $178,180 $14,848 $3,427 $86
Average $167,780 $13,982 $3,227 $81
25th Percentile $161,850 $13,488 $3,113 $78
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Key Factors That Influence Development Operations Engineer V Salaries

A Development Operations Engineer V'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 V'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 Senior Engineer (4-7 years): $135,747
  • DevOps Principal Engineer (7+ years): $151,834
  • Development Operations Engineer V (7-10 years): $167,773
  • DevOps Manager (10+ years): $158,687
  • DevOps Senior Manager (10+ years): $191,514
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
DevOps Senior Engineer4-7 years$135,747
DevOps Principal Engineer7+ years$151,834
Development Operations Engineer V7-10 years$167,773
DevOps Manager10+ years$158,687
DevOps Senior Manager10+ years$191,514
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Top Paying Cities for Development Operations Engineer Vs

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: $211,620
  • San Francisco: $209,540
  • Oakland: $204,890

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Team Development (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): Building and developing effective teams to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.
  • Open Source (Mentioned in 3.62% Job Postings): Open source is a term that originally referred to open source software (OSS). Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible—anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.22% 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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Team Development 1.77%
Open Source 3.62%
Computer Science 2.22%
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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 V's salary.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Agility: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Flexibility
 $208,047
24%
Commitment
 $189,591
13%
Agility
 $179,525
7%
Dedication
 $177,847
6%
Process Improvement
 $177,847
6%
MySQL
 $177,847
6%
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Development Operations Engineer V Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Development Operations Engineer V'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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$161,850
Average $167,780/year
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Average $13,982/month
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$3,113
Average $3,227/week
$3,427
$78
Average $81/hour
$86
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $178,180 $14,848 $3,427 $86
Average $167,780 $13,982 $3,227 $81
25th Percentile $161,850 $13,488 $3,113 $78

Development Operations Engineer V Salary Growth & Career Path

Development Operations Engineer V
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For a Development Operations Engineer V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the DevOps Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $158,700 - a projected growth of -5% over your current level.

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Salary Trends for Development Operations Engineer V

Salaries for a Development Operations Engineer V can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $164,859 in 2023 to around $160,590 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Development Operations Engineer V salary trends, .

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