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

A DevOps Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $155,047 for beginners, reaching about $157,995 at mid-level, and approach $162,591 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a DevOps Manager?

DevOps Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for DevOps Manager roles are District of Columbia $175,800, California $175,100, Massachusetts $172,800. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of DevOps Manager roles make?

Salaries for DevOps Manager level roles vary by specialization: DevOps Senior Manager: $191,500; DevOps Engineer V: $167,773; DevOps Pipeline Manager: $163,915; DevOps Development Manager: $162,657; DevOps Engineering Manager: $158,693.

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DevOps Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a DevOps Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a DevOps Manager in Delaware is $160,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $77.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,746
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $145,500 to $168,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $131,570

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DevOps Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$168,100	$14,008	$3,233	$81
Average	$160,800	$13,400	$3,092	$77
25th Percentile	$145,500	$12,125	$2,798	$70

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Key Factors That Influence DevOps Manager Salaries

A DevOps Manager'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 Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a DevOps Manager'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): $155,047
Early Career (1-2 years): $155,728
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $157,995
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $160,715
Expert (over 8 years): $162,591

Levels	Salary
Entry Level DevOps Manager	$155,047
Intermediate Level DevOps Manager	$155,728
Senior Level DevOps Manager	$157,995
Specialist Level DevOps Manager	$160,715
Expert Level DevOps Manager	$162,591

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How Do DevOps Manager 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 Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $175,800.
California: $175,100.
Massachusetts: $172,800.

District of Columbia $175,800 California $175,100 Massachusetts $172,800 Washington $172,100 New Jersey $172,100 Alaska $171,800 Connecticut $169,600 New York $168,800

Hawaii $165,900 Rhode Island $164,600 Maryland $163,700 Minnesota $162,400 Colorado $162,000 Illinois $161,800 Oregon $161,200 Delaware $160,800

New Hampshire $160,500 Virginia $159,900 Pennsylvania $158,000 Nevada $157,100 North Dakota $156,800 Michigan $156,300 Wisconsin $156,200 Vermont $155,800

Maine $154,800 Texas $154,800 Arizona $154,700 Ohio $154,600 Georgia $153,100 Indiana $152,400 Wyoming $152,200 Utah $152,000

Iowa $151,900 Kansas $151,200 Louisiana $150,900 North Carolina $150,900 Missouri $150,800 Florida $150,200 Montana $149,900 Nebraska $149,600

Kentucky $149,400 South Carolina $148,700 Tennessee $148,300 Idaho $148,200 New Mexico $147,000 Oklahoma $146,800 Alabama $145,800 South Dakota $144,300

Arkansas $143,400 West Virginia $143,000 Mississippi $141,600

Top Paying Cities for DevOps Managers

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: $166,400
Little Creek: $164,800
Magnolia: $165,500

Lincoln, DE $166,400 Little Creek, DE $164,800 Magnolia, DE $165,500 Milford, DE $166,400 Marydel, DE $164,200 Millsboro, DE $166,400 Millville, DE $167,500 Milton, DE $166,400

Nassau, DE $166,400 Ocean View, DE $167,500 Rehoboth Beach, DE $167,500 Seaford, DE $164,600 Selbyville, DE $167,500 Smyrna, DE $164,000 Viola, DE $165,500 Woodside, DE $165,000

Bear, DE $162,800 Newark, DE $162,900 Claymont, DE $163,000 Delaware City, DE $162,900 Hockessin, DE $163,000 Kirkwood, DE $162,900 Middletown, DE $163,700 Montchanin, DE $163,000

New Castle, DE $163,000 Odessa, DE $163,900 Port Penn, DE $162,400 Rockland, DE $163,000 Saint Georges, DE $162,900 Townsend, DE $163,700 Winterthur, DE $163,000 Lewes, DE $166,400

Wilmington, DE $163,000 Dover, DE $164,800 Dover Afb, DE $165,100 Bethany Beach, DE $167,500 Bethel, DE $164,600 Bridgeville, DE $166,400 Camden Wyoming, DE $164,900 Cheswold, DE $164,400

Clayton, DE $164,000 Dagsboro, DE $167,500 Delmar, DE $164,600 Ellendale, DE $166,400 Felton, DE $166,400 Fenwick Island, DE $167,500 Frankford, DE $167,500 Frederica, DE $166,400

Georgetown, DE $166,400 Greenwood, DE $166,400 Harbeson, DE $166,400 Harrington, DE $166,400 Hartly, DE $163,900 Houston, DE $166,400 Kenton, DE $164,000 Laurel, DE $164,600

Yorklyn, DE $163,000

DevOps Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a DevOps Manager'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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$145,500

Average $160,800/year

$168,100

$12,125

Average $13,400/month

$14,008

$2,798

Average $3,092/week

$3,233

$70

Average $77/hour

$81

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$168,100	$14,008	$3,233	$81
Average	$160,800	$13,400	$3,092	$77
25th Percentile	$145,500	$12,125	$2,798	$70

DevOps Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a DevOps Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the DevOps Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $194,000 - a projected growth of 21% over your current level.

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