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

A DevOps Engineer I's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,099 for beginners, reaching about $86,711 at mid-level, and approach $87,502 for experts.

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

DevOps Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for DevOps Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $92,426, California $92,075, Massachusetts $90,848. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of DevOps Engineer roles make?

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

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DevOps Engineer I Salary in Delaware

How much does a DevOps Engineer I make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a DevOps Engineer I in Delaware is $84,537 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,186
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,505 to $91,158
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,193

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DevOps Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,158	$7,597	$1,753	$44
Average	$84,537	$7,045	$1,626	$41
25th Percentile	$76,505	$6,375	$1,471	$37

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Key Factors That Influence DevOps Engineer I Salaries

A DevOps Engineer I'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 Engineer I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a DevOps Engineer I'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): $83,099
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,537
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,711
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,008
Expert (over 8 years): $87,502

Levels	Salary
Entry Level DevOps Engineer I	$83,099
Intermediate Level DevOps Engineer I	$84,537
Senior Level DevOps Engineer I	$86,711
Specialist Level DevOps Engineer I	$87,008
Expert Level DevOps Engineer I	$87,502

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

District of Columbia: $92,426.
California: $92,075.
Massachusetts: $90,848.

District of Columbia $92,426 California $92,075 Massachusetts $90,848 Washington $90,514 New Jersey $90,481 Alaska $90,364 Connecticut $89,212 New York $88,744

Hawaii $87,250 Rhode Island $86,549 Maryland $86,073 Minnesota $85,422 Colorado $85,172 Illinois $85,088 Oregon $84,771 Delaware $84,537

New Hampshire $84,390 Virginia $84,061 Pennsylvania $83,101 Nevada $82,617 North Dakota $82,459 Michigan $82,208 Wisconsin $82,116 Vermont $81,933

Texas $81,423 Maine $81,390 Arizona $81,340 Ohio $81,282 Georgia $80,514 Indiana $80,130 Wyoming $80,054 Utah $79,938

Iowa $79,887 Kansas $79,487 Louisiana $79,370 North Carolina $79,328 Missouri $79,311 Florida $78,986 Montana $78,811 Nebraska $78,644

Kentucky $78,552 South Carolina $78,218 Tennessee $78,009 Idaho $77,926 New Mexico $77,316 Oklahoma $77,183 Alabama $76,690 South Dakota $75,864

Arkansas $75,413 West Virginia $75,171 Mississippi $74,445

Top Paying Cities for DevOps Engineer Is

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: $87,492
Little Creek: $86,683
Magnolia: $87,041

Lincoln, DE $87,492 Little Creek, DE $86,683 Magnolia, DE $87,041 Milford, DE $87,492 Marydel, DE $86,357 Millsboro, DE $87,492 Millville, DE $88,077 Milton, DE $87,492

Nassau, DE $87,492 Ocean View, DE $88,077 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,077 Seaford, DE $86,574 Selbyville, DE $88,077 Smyrna, DE $86,257 Viola, DE $87,041 Woodside, DE $86,791

Bear, DE $85,622 Newark, DE $85,656 Claymont, DE $85,723 Delaware City, DE $85,656 Hockessin, DE $85,723 Kirkwood, DE $85,656 Middletown, DE $86,081 Montchanin, DE $85,723

New Castle, DE $85,723 Odessa, DE $86,198 Port Penn, DE $85,422 Rockland, DE $85,723 Saint Georges, DE $85,656 Townsend, DE $86,073 Winterthur, DE $85,723 Lewes, DE $87,492

Wilmington, DE $85,723 Dover, DE $86,641 Dover Afb, DE $86,841 Bethany Beach, DE $88,077 Bethel, DE $86,574 Bridgeville, DE $87,492 Camden Wyoming, DE $86,733 Cheswold, DE $86,440

Clayton, DE $86,223 Dagsboro, DE $88,077 Delmar, DE $86,574 Ellendale, DE $87,492 Felton, DE $87,492 Fenwick Island, DE $88,077 Frankford, DE $88,077 Frederica, DE $87,492

Georgetown, DE $87,492 Greenwood, DE $87,492 Harbeson, DE $87,492 Harrington, DE $87,492 Hartly, DE $86,182 Houston, DE $87,492 Kenton, DE $86,223 Laurel, DE $86,574

Yorklyn, DE $85,723

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

Understanding how a DevOps Engineer I'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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$76,505

Average $84,537/year

$91,158

$6,375

Average $7,045/month

$7,597

$1,471

Average $1,626/week

$1,753

$37

Average $41/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,158	$7,597	$1,753	$44
Average	$84,537	$7,045	$1,626	$41
25th Percentile	$76,505	$6,375	$1,471	$37

DevOps Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a DevOps Engineer I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the DevOps Engineer II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $102,676 - a projected growth of 21% over your current level.

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