What are the main factors that influence a Development Operations Engineer V's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Development Operations Engineer 's salary?

A Development Operations Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a DevOps Senior Engineer (4-7 years)earns $150,299, a DevOps Principal Engineer (7+ years)earns $168,113, a Development Operations Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $185,758, a DevOps Manager (10+ years)earns $175,695, a DevOps Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $212,051,

What are the highest paying states for a Development Operations Engineer V?

Development Operations Engineer V salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Development Operations Engineer V roles are District of Columbia $185,760, California $185,060, Massachusetts $182,590. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Development Operations Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Development Operations Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Database Development Engineer V: $168,490; DevOps Engineer V: $167,773; Chemical Process Development Engineer V: $165,410; Chemical Process Engineer V: $165,409; Hardware Development Engineer V: $163,890.

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Development Operations Engineer V Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Development Operations Engineer V make in District of Columbia?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Development Operations Engineer V in District of Columbia is $185,760 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $89.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $207,768
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $179,200 to $197,280
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $173,227

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Development Operations Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$197,280	$16,440	$3,794	$95
Average	$185,760	$15,480	$3,572	$89
25th Percentile	$179,200	$14,933	$3,446	$86

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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): $150,299
DevOps Principal Engineer (7+ years): $168,113
Development Operations Engineer V (7-10 years): $185,758
DevOps Manager (10+ years): $175,695
DevOps Senior Manager (10+ years): $212,051

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
DevOps Senior Engineer	4-7 years	$150,299
DevOps Principal Engineer	7+ years	$168,113
Development Operations Engineer V	7-10 years	$185,758
DevOps Manager	10+ years	$175,695
DevOps Senior Manager	10+ years	$212,051

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How Do Development Operations Engineer V Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Development Operations Engineer Vs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $185,760.
California: $185,060.
Massachusetts: $182,590.

District of Columbia $185,760 California $185,060 Massachusetts $182,590 Washington $181,920 New Jersey $181,850 Alaska $181,620 Connecticut $179,300 New York $178,360

Hawaii $175,360 Rhode Island $173,950 Maryland $173,000 Minnesota $171,690 Colorado $171,180 Illinois $171,020 Oregon $170,380 Delaware $169,910

New Hampshire $169,610 Virginia $168,950 Pennsylvania $167,020 Nevada $166,050 North Dakota $165,730 Michigan $165,230 Wisconsin $165,040 Vermont $164,670

Texas $163,650 Maine $163,580 Arizona $163,480 Ohio $163,370 Georgia $161,820 Indiana $161,050 Wyoming $160,900 Utah $160,660

Iowa $160,560 Kansas $159,760 Louisiana $159,520 North Carolina $159,440 Missouri $159,410 Florida $158,750 Montana $158,400 Nebraska $158,060

Kentucky $157,880 South Carolina $157,210 Tennessee $156,790 Idaho $156,620 New Mexico $155,400 Oklahoma $155,130 Alabama $154,140 South Dakota $152,480

Arkansas $151,570 West Virginia $151,080 Mississippi $149,620

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:

Parcel Return Service: $185,760
Washington: $185,760
Naval Anacost Annex: $185,760

Parcel Return Service, DC $185,760 Washington, DC $185,760 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $185,760 Washington Navy Yard, DC $185,760

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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$179,200

Average $185,760/year

$197,280

$14,933

Average $15,480/month

$16,440

$3,446

Average $3,572/week

$3,794

$86

Average $89/hour

$95

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$197,280	$16,440	$3,794	$95
Average	$185,760	$15,480	$3,572	$89
25th Percentile	$179,200	$14,933	$3,446	$86

Development Operations Engineer V Salary Growth & Career Path

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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 $175,700 - a projected growth of -5% over your current level.

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