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

A DevOps Principal Engineer's salary grows with experience: a DevOps Intermediate Engineer (2-4 years)earns $101,261, a DevOps Senior Engineer (4-7 years)earns $135,751, a DevOps Principal Engineer (7+ years)earns $151,850, a DevOps Expert Engineer (7-10 years)earns $167,773, a DevOps Manager (10+ years)earns $158,669,

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

DevOps Principal Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for DevOps Principal Engineer roles are District of Columbia $168,200, California $167,500, Massachusetts $165,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for DevOps Principal Engineer level roles vary by specialization: DevOps Expert Engineer: $167,800; DevOps Engineer V: $167,773; Sr Devops Engineer: $160,530; DevOps Engineer IV: $151,850; DevOps Senior Engineer: $135,800.

How do different companies affect a DevOps Principal Engineer's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for DevOps Principal Engineer roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

DevOps Principal Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a DevOps Principal Engineer make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a DevOps Principal Engineer in the United States is $151,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $165,846
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $142,800 to $159,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $134,515

10% $134,515

50% (Median) $151,900

90% $165,846

DevOps Principal Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$159,200	$13,267	$3,062	$77
Average	$151,900	$12,658	$2,921	$73
25th Percentile	$142,800	$11,900	$2,746	$69

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Key Factors That Influence DevOps Principal Engineer Salaries

A DevOps Principal 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 Principal Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a DevOps Principal 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:

DevOps Intermediate Engineer (2-4 years): $101,261
DevOps Senior Engineer (4-7 years): $135,751
DevOps Principal Engineer (7+ years): $151,850
DevOps Expert Engineer (7-10 years): $167,773
DevOps Manager (10+ years): $158,669

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
DevOps Intermediate Engineer	2-4 years	$101,261
DevOps Senior Engineer	4-7 years	$135,751
DevOps Principal Engineer	7+ years	$151,850
DevOps Expert Engineer	7-10 years	$167,773
DevOps Manager	10+ years	$158,669

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

District of Columbia: $168,200.
California: $167,500.
Massachusetts: $165,300.

District of Columbia $168,200 California $167,500 Massachusetts $165,300 Washington $164,700 New Jersey $164,600 Alaska $164,400 Connecticut $162,300 New York $161,500

Hawaii $158,800 Rhode Island $157,500 Maryland $156,600 Minnesota $155,400 Colorado $155,000 Illinois $154,800 Oregon $154,300 Delaware $153,800

New Hampshire $153,600 Virginia $153,000 Pennsylvania $151,200 Nevada $150,300 North Dakota $150,000 Michigan $149,600 Wisconsin $149,400 Vermont $149,100

Texas $148,200 Maine $148,100 Arizona $148,000 Ohio $147,900 Georgia $146,500 Indiana $145,800 Wyoming $145,700 Utah $145,500

Iowa $145,400 Kansas $144,600 Louisiana $144,400 North Carolina $144,400 Missouri $144,300 Florida $143,700 Montana $143,400 Nebraska $143,100

Kentucky $142,900 South Carolina $142,300 Tennessee $142,000 Idaho $141,800 New Mexico $140,700 Oklahoma $140,500 Alabama $139,600 South Dakota $138,100

Arkansas $137,200 West Virginia $136,800 Mississippi $135,500

Top Paying Cities for DevOps Principal 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:

San Jose: $191,600
San Francisco: $189,500
Oakland: $185,500

San Jose, CA $191,600

San Francisco, CA $189,500

Oakland, CA $185,500

New York, NY $174,900

Paramus, NJ $172,800

Queens Village, NY $172,800

Passaic, NJ $172,600

Bergenfield, NJ $172,600

Stamford, CT $172,300

Huntington, NY $172,200

Newark, NJ $171,100

Bridgeport, CT $170,800

Vallejo, CA $170,500

New Brunswick, NJ $170,400

Petaluma, CA $170,300

Middlesex, NJ $170,000

Somerset, NJ $169,900

Santa Cruz, CA $169,700

Boston, MA $168,800

Monterey, CA $168,300

Seattle, WA $167,900

Santa Rosa, CA $167,900

Los Angeles, CA $167,800

Juneau, AK $167,400

Washington, DC $167,300

Orange, CA $166,700

Santa Ana, CA $166,300

Long Beach, CA $166,200

Anchorage, AK $166,100

Anaheim, CA $166,100

Santa Maria, CA $165,600

Everett, WA $165,600

Danbury, CT $165,000

Bremerton, WA $164,800

Tacoma, WA $164,300

New Suffolk, NY $164,300

Sacramento, CA $164,200

Santa Barbara, CA $164,100

Trenton, NJ $163,900

San Diego, CA $163,900

Brockton, MA $163,700

Fairbanks, AK $163,400

Lompoc, CA $163,000

Lowell, MA $162,900

Ventura, CA $162,800

Nashua, NH $162,800

Stockton, CA $162,800

Modesto, CA $161,700

Poughkeepsie, NY $161,300

Kennewick, WA $161,100

Olympia, WA $161,100

New Haven, CT $161,000

Lawrence, MA $160,400

Hartford, CT $160,300

Riverside, CA $160,300

New Bedford, MA $160,100

Richland, WA $160,100

Bakersfield, CA $159,900

New London, CT $159,800

Atlantic City, NJ $159,800

San Bernardino, CA $159,800

New Britain, CT $159,800

Norwich, CT $159,700

Portsmouth, NH $159,700

Boulder, CO $159,400

Portland, OR $159,200

Worcester, MA $159,100

Minneapolis, MN $158,700

Philadelphia, PA $158,500

Honolulu, HI $158,000

Saint Paul, MN $157,900

Vineland, NJ $157,900

Providence, RI $157,400

Chicago, IL $157,000

Bellingham, WA $156,800

Springfield, MA $156,700

Baltimore, MD $156,600

Chico, CA $156,200

Pittsfield, MA $155,800

Manchester, NH $155,500

Spokane, WA $154,900

Denver, CO $154,900

Albany, NY $154,100

Troy, NY $154,100

Nassau, NY $153,900

Schenectady, NY $153,800

Wilmington, DE $153,600

Salem, OR $153,400

Burlington, VT $153,400

Portland, ME $152,900

Yakima, WA $152,800

Rochester, MN $152,300

Reno, NV $152,200

Fresno, CA $152,200

Milwaukee, WI $152,100

Ann Arbor, MI $151,900

Allentown, PA $151,900

Detroit, MI $151,900

Colorado Springs, CO $151,600

Syracuse, NY $151,500

Carson City, NV $151,500

Houston, TX $151,300

Eugene, OR $151,200

Gary, IN $151,100

Bismarck, ND $150,900

Springfield, OR $150,900

Galveston, TX $150,800

Medford, OR $150,600

Fort Collins, CO $150,500

Concord, NH $150,400

Austin, TX $150,400

Mesa, AZ $150,100

Reading, PA $150,100

Phoenix, AZ $150,000

Dallas, TX $150,000

Saint Cloud, MN $149,900

Madison, WI $149,700

Utica, NY $149,200

Rochester, NY $149,000

Des Moines, IA $149,000

Raleigh, NC $149,000

Atlanta, GA $148,700

Battle Creek, MI $148,700

Salt Lake City, UT $148,700

Lancaster, PA $148,400

Harrisburg, PA $148,200

Kansas City, MO $148,100

Kansas City, KS $148,000

Champaign, IL $148,000

Fort Worth, TX $148,000

Columbus, OH $148,000

Boca Raton, FL $148,000

Pittsburgh, PA $147,900

Richmond, VA $147,800

Indianapolis, IN $147,800

Cleveland, OH $147,800

Cincinnati, OH $147,600

Las Vegas, NV $147,600

Petersburg, VA $147,400

Huntsville, AL $147,100

Lansing, MI $147,000

Lebanon, PA $147,000

Pueblo, CO $147,000

Appleton, WI $147,000

Dayton, OH $146,900

Buffalo, NY $146,900

Saint Louis, MO $146,800

Racine, WI $146,800

Charlotte, NC $146,800

York, PA $146,700

Elkhart, IN $146,700

Billings, MT $146,600

Gastonia, NC $146,600

Beaumont, TX $146,600

Benton Harbor, MI $146,500

Lorain, OH $146,500

Toledo, OH $146,500

Rock Hill, SC $146,400

Binghamton, NY $146,400

Rockford, IL $146,300

Springfield, IL $146,300

Elyria, OH $146,200

Fargo, ND $146,200

Flagstaff, AZ $146,100

Fort Lauderdale, FL $146,000

Duluth, MN $145,900

Miami, FL $145,900

Cheyenne, WY $145,800

Grand Forks, ND $145,800

Bangor, ME $145,500

Cedar Rapids, IA $145,300

Durham, NC $145,300

Louisville, KY $145,300

Grand Rapids, MI $145,200

Hialeah, FL $145,200

Casper, WY $145,000

Virginia Beach, VA $144,800

New Orleans, LA $144,800

Scranton, PA $144,800

Akron, OH $144,700

Peoria, IL $144,500

Sarasota, FL $144,500

Nashville, TN $144,400

Omaha, NE $144,400

Green Bay, WI $144,400

Baton Rouge, LA $144,300

Jamestown, NY $144,200

Davenport, IA $144,200

Charleston, SC $144,200

Tucson, AZ $144,100

Saint Petersburg, FL $144,000

Tampa, FL $144,000

Evansville, IN $143,900

Port Arthur, TX $143,900

Bradenton, FL $143,800

Santa Fe, NM $143,500

Orlando, FL $143,300

Clearwater, FL $143,200

La Crosse, WI $142,900

Canton, OH $142,900

Albuquerque, NM $142,800

Newport News, VA $142,800

High Point, NC $142,800

Ogden, UT $142,700

Corpus Christi, TX $142,600

Norfolk, VA $142,500

Laramie, WY $142,500

Saginaw, MI $142,400

Rock Island, IL $142,400

Jacksonville, FL $142,300

Salisbury, NC $142,300

Boise, ID $142,300

Moline, IL $142,200

Fort Myers, FL $142,200

Memphis, TN $142,100

Tulsa, OK $142,100

Waterloo, IA $142,000

Spartanburg, SC $141,800

Lincoln, NE $141,700

Fort Wayne, IN $141,700

Provo, UT $141,700

Cedar Falls, IA $141,500

San Antonio, TX $141,500

Greensboro, NC $141,400

South Bend, IN $141,400

Savannah, GA $141,200

Winston Salem, NC $141,100

Birmingham, AL $141,100

Muskegon, MI $141,100

Lake Charles, LA $140,700

Anderson, IN $140,700

Lexington, KY $140,600

Augusta, GA $140,600

Greenville, SC $140,600

Lima, OH $140,500

Wichita, KS $140,400

Tuscaloosa, AL $140,400

Springfield, OH $140,300

Columbia, SC $140,300

Asheville, NC $140,000

Bloomington, IN $139,900

Knoxville, TN $139,400

Shreveport, LA $139,400

Wilmington, NC $139,200

Roanoke, VA $139,200

Topeka, KS $138,900

Frankfort, KY $138,900

Oklahoma City, OK $138,800

Chillicothe, OH $138,700

Longview, TX $138,700

Melbourne, FL $138,700

Sioux Falls, SD $138,400

Mobile, AL $138,400

Terre Haute, IN $138,400

Altoona, PA $138,300

Amarillo, TX $138,200

Killeen, TX $138,100

Fayetteville, AR $138,000

Chattanooga, TN $137,900

Sioux City, IA $137,800

Idaho Falls, ID $137,800

Lynchburg, VA $137,700

Gainesville, FL $137,500

Portsmouth, OH $137,400

Little Rock, AR $137,400

Youngstown, OH $137,300

Lafayette, LA $137,300

Daytona Beach, FL $137,200

Clarksville, TN $137,200

Pensacola, FL $137,200

Temple, TX $137,200

Hopkinsville, KY $136,700

Erie, PA $136,700

Florence, SC $136,600

Charleston, WV $136,400

Great Falls, MT $136,300

Tallahassee, FL $136,100

Macon, GA $136,100

Fayetteville, NC $136,000

Waco, TX $136,000

Helena, MT $135,900

Pine Bluff, AR $135,900

Vincennes, IN $135,700

Lubbock, TX $135,600

Alamogordo, NM $135,500

Twin Falls, ID $135,400

Rapid City, SD $135,300

Jackson, MS $135,100

Huntington, WV $135,000

Greenville, MS $135,000

Parkersburg, WV $134,900

Montgomery, AL $134,900

Wichita Falls, TX $134,700

Springfield, MO $134,700

Biloxi, MS $134,600

Monroe, LA $134,500

Johnstown, PA $134,400

Sumter, SC $134,300

Columbus, GA $134,300

Pascagoula, MS $134,000

Abilene, TX $134,000

Kingsport, TN $133,600

Albany, GA $133,600

Gulfport, MS $133,600

Alexandria, LA $133,100

Fort Smith, AR $132,700

El Paso, TX $132,300

Las Cruces, NM $131,600

Harlingen, TX $131,200

Pocatello, ID $131,200

Florence, AL $131,000

Brownsville, TX $131,000

Mcallen, TX $130,600

Dothan, AL $130,400

Columbus, MS $129,500

Altus, OK $128,800

Lawton, OK $128,500

Pierre, SD $128,000

What Skills Can Increase a DevOps Principal Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Team Development (Mentioned in 1.78% 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 3.63% 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 2.21% 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.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Team Development	1.78%
Open Source	3.63%
Computer Science	2.21%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

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 DevOps Principal Engineer's salary.

Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Team Operations	$162,533	7%
Products and Services	$161,014	6%
Commitment	$159,495	5%

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DevOps Principal Engineer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

DevOps Principal Engineer salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $169,755. While startup companies pay approximate $143,595.

DevOps Principal Engineer Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$143,595
Growth Stage	51~500	$151,866
Established	501~5000	$163,920
Enterprise	5000+	$169,755

DevOps Principal Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For DevOps Principal Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, DevOps Principal Engineer positions in Biotechnology or Chemicals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view DevOps Principal Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a DevOps Principal Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$182,280	$88.0	20%
Business Services	$174,685	$84.0	15%
Media	$170,128	$82.0	12%
Construction	$167,090	$80.0	10%
Telecom	$165,571	$80.0	9%

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

Understanding how a DevOps Principal 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.

$142,800

Average $151,900/year

$159,200

$11,900

Average $12,658/month

$13,267

$2,746

Average $2,921/week

$3,062

$69

Average $73/hour

$77

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$159,200	$13,267	$3,062	$77
Average	$151,900	$12,658	$2,921	$73
25th Percentile	$142,800	$11,900	$2,746	$69

DevOps Principal Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a DevOps Principal Engineer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the DevOps Expert Engineer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $167,800 - a projected growth of 10% over your current level.

Salary Trends for DevOps Principal Engineer

Salaries for a DevOps Principal Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $140,886 in 2023 to around $140,008 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of DevOps Principal Engineer salary trends, .

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Common company salaries for DevOps Principal Engineer

Here are companies hiring for DevOps Principal Engineer and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about DevOps Principal Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for DevOps Principal Engineer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for DevOps Principal Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. What is the salary of a 7 year DevOps engineer?

The salary for a DevOps Principal Engineer typically ranges from $132,500 to $163,600 annually, with a midpoint of $147,500. For a 7-year experienced DevOps engineer, the compensation may align closely with these figures, reflecting their expertise and contributions in the field.

3. What is the salary of a 10 year DevOps engineer?

The salary for a DevOps Principal Engineer with around 10 years of experience typically ranges from $132,500 to $163,600 annually, with a midpoint of $147,500. This range can vary based on industry and location, but these figures provide a solid benchmark for expectations in this role.

4. Are DevOps engineer highly paid?

DevOps Principal Engineers are well-compensated, with salaries ranging from $132,500 to $163,600. The midpoint salary is approximately $147,500, indicating a strong earning potential in this field. This reflects the high demand and specialized skills required for these roles, making them among the higher-paid positions in the tech industry.

5. What is the highest position in DevOps?

The highest position in DevOps is the Vice President of DevOps. This role signifies a top executive responsible for leading DevOps initiatives across the organization. The VP oversees the integration of development and operations, promotes collaboration, and manages the implementation of automation tools. Salaries for this position typically range from $132,500 to $163,600, with a mid-point of $147,500.

6. What is the salary of principal DevOps engineer in Microsoft?

The salary for a Principal DevOps Engineer typically ranges from $132,500 to $163,600, with a mid-point of $147,500. This reflects competitive compensation in the industry, aligning with the high salaries reported for similar roles at major tech companies like Microsoft.

7. How much does a principal DevOps engineer make in the US?

As of January 16, 2025, the salary for a Principal DevOps Engineer in the United States ranges from $132,500 to $163,600 annually, with a median salary of $147,500. This translates to approximately $63.65 to $78.60 per hour, or $2,500 to $3,200 per week, and $10,833 to $14,167 per month.

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How much does a DevOps Principal Engineer make in the United States?

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Top Paying Cities for DevOps Principal Engineers

What Skills Can Increase a DevOps Principal Engineer's Salary?

What skills can make your compensation higher?

DevOps Principal Engineer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

DevOps Principal Engineer Salary by Company Size

DevOps Principal Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a DevOps Principal Engineer

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

DevOps Principal Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

Salary Trends for DevOps Principal Engineer

Average Annual Salary of DevOps Principal Engineer Over Time

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