What are the main factors that influence a DevOps Expert Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change a DevOps Expert Engineer's salary?

A DevOps Expert Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $167,936 for beginners, reaching about $168,843 at mid-level, and approach $170,717 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a DevOps Expert Engineer?

DevOps Expert Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for DevOps Expert Engineer roles are District of Columbia $185,800, California $185,100, Massachusetts $182,600. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of DevOps Expert Engineer roles make?

Salaries for DevOps Expert Engineer level roles vary by specialization: DevOps Engineer V: $167,773; Sr Devops Engineer: $160,563; DevOps Principal Engineer: $151,900; DevOps Engineer IV: $151,828; DevOps Senior Engineer: $135,800.

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DevOps Expert Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a DevOps Expert Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a DevOps Expert Engineer in Delaware is $170,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $82.

However, a DevOps Expert Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $190,060
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $163,900 to $180,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $158,346

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DevOps Expert Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$180,500	$15,042	$3,471	$87
Average	$170,000	$14,167	$3,269	$82
25th Percentile	$163,900	$13,658	$3,152	$79

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Key Factors That Influence DevOps Expert Engineer Salaries

A DevOps Expert Engineer'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 DevOps Expert Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a DevOps Expert Engineer'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $167,936
Early Career (1-2 years): $168,389
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $168,843
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $169,478
Expert (over 8 years): $170,717

Levels	Salary
Entry Level DevOps Expert Engineer	$167,936
Intermediate Level DevOps Expert Engineer	$168,389
Senior Level DevOps Expert Engineer	$168,843
Specialist Level DevOps Expert Engineer	$169,478
Expert Level DevOps Expert Engineer	$170,717

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How Do DevOps Expert Engineer 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 DevOps Expert Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $185,800.
California: $185,100.
Massachusetts: $182,600.

District of Columbia $185,800 California $185,100 Massachusetts $182,600 Washington $182,000 New Jersey $181,900 Alaska $181,700 Connecticut $179,300 New York $178,400

Hawaii $175,400 Rhode Island $174,000 Maryland $173,000 Minnesota $171,700 Colorado $171,200 Illinois $171,100 Oregon $170,400 Delaware $170,000

New Hampshire $169,700 Virginia $169,000 Pennsylvania $167,100 Nevada $166,100 North Dakota $165,800 Michigan $165,300 Wisconsin $165,100 Vermont $164,700

Texas $163,700 Maine $163,600 Arizona $163,500 Ohio $163,400 Georgia $161,900 Indiana $161,100 Wyoming $160,900 Utah $160,700

Iowa $160,600 Kansas $159,800 Louisiana $159,600 North Carolina $159,500 Missouri $159,500 Florida $158,800 Montana $158,400 Nebraska $158,100

Kentucky $157,900 South Carolina $157,300 Tennessee $156,800 Idaho $156,700 New Mexico $155,400 Oklahoma $155,200 Alabama $154,200 South Dakota $152,500

Arkansas $151,600 West Virginia $151,100 Mississippi $149,700

Top Paying Cities for DevOps Expert Engineers

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:

Lincoln: $175,900
Little Creek: $174,300
Magnolia: $175,000

Lincoln, DE $175,900 Little Creek, DE $174,300 Magnolia, DE $175,000 Milford, DE $175,900 Marydel, DE $173,600 Millsboro, DE $175,900 Millville, DE $177,100 Milton, DE $175,900

Nassau, DE $175,900 Ocean View, DE $177,100 Rehoboth Beach, DE $177,100 Seaford, DE $174,000 Selbyville, DE $177,100 Smyrna, DE $173,400 Viola, DE $175,000 Woodside, DE $174,500

Bear, DE $172,100 Newark, DE $172,200 Claymont, DE $172,300 Delaware City, DE $172,200 Hockessin, DE $172,300 Kirkwood, DE $172,200 Middletown, DE $173,100 Montchanin, DE $172,300

New Castle, DE $172,300 Odessa, DE $173,300 Port Penn, DE $171,700 Rockland, DE $172,300 Saint Georges, DE $172,200 Townsend, DE $173,000 Winterthur, DE $172,300 Lewes, DE $175,900

Wilmington, DE $172,300 Dover, DE $174,200 Dover Afb, DE $174,600 Bethany Beach, DE $177,100 Bethel, DE $174,000 Bridgeville, DE $175,900 Camden Wyoming, DE $174,400 Cheswold, DE $173,800

Clayton, DE $173,300 Dagsboro, DE $177,100 Delmar, DE $174,000 Ellendale, DE $175,900 Felton, DE $175,900 Fenwick Island, DE $177,100 Frankford, DE $177,100 Frederica, DE $175,900

Georgetown, DE $175,900 Greenwood, DE $175,900 Harbeson, DE $175,900 Harrington, DE $175,900 Hartly, DE $173,300 Houston, DE $175,900 Kenton, DE $173,300 Laurel, DE $174,000

Yorklyn, DE $172,300

DevOps Expert Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a DevOps Expert Engineer'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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$163,900

Average $170,000/year

$180,500

$13,658

Average $14,167/month

$15,042

$3,152

Average $3,269/week

$3,471

$79

Average $82/hour

$87

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$180,500	$15,042	$3,471	$87
Average	$170,000	$14,167	$3,269	$82
25th Percentile	$163,900	$13,658	$3,152	$79

DevOps Expert Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a DevOps Expert Engineer, 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 $160,800 - a projected growth of -5% over your current level.

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