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

A DevOps Engineer V's salary grows with experience: starting around $167,911 for beginners, reaching about $168,817 at mid-level, and approach $170,691 for experts.

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

DevOps Engineer V salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for DevOps Engineer V roles are District of Columbia $185,758, California $185,054, Massachusetts $182,587. 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 Principal Engineer: $151,900; DevOps Engineer IV: $151,828; DevOps Senior Engineer: $135,800; DevOps Engineer III: $135,745.

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DevOps Engineer V Salary in Delaware

How much does a DevOps Engineer V make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a DevOps Engineer V in Delaware is $169,904 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $82.

However, a DevOps Engineer V'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): $163,836 to $180,454
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $158,311

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DevOps Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$180,454	$15,038	$3,470	$87
Average	$169,904	$14,159	$3,267	$82
25th Percentile	$163,836	$13,653	$3,151	$79

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Key Factors That Influence DevOps Engineer V Salaries

A DevOps 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 DevOps Engineer V Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a DevOps 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $167,911
Early Career (1-2 years): $168,364
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $168,817
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $169,451
Expert (over 8 years): $170,691

Levels	Salary
Entry Level DevOps Engineer V	$167,911
Intermediate Level DevOps Engineer V	$168,364
Senior Level DevOps Engineer V	$168,817
Specialist Level DevOps Engineer V	$169,451
Expert Level DevOps Engineer V	$170,691

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

District of Columbia: $185,758.
California: $185,054.
Massachusetts: $182,587.

District of Columbia $185,758 California $185,054 Massachusetts $182,587 Washington $181,916 New Jersey $181,849 Alaska $181,614 Connecticut $179,299 New York $178,359

Hawaii $175,356 Rhode Island $173,947 Maryland $172,991 Minnesota $171,682 Colorado $171,179 Illinois $171,011 Oregon $170,373 Delaware $169,904

New Hampshire $169,608 Virginia $168,947 Pennsylvania $167,018 Nevada $166,045 North Dakota $165,726 Michigan $165,223 Wisconsin $165,038 Vermont $164,669

Texas $163,646 Maine $163,579 Arizona $163,478 Ohio $163,361 Georgia $161,817 Indiana $161,045 Wyoming $160,894 Utah $160,659

Iowa $160,559 Kansas $159,753 Louisiana $159,519 North Carolina $159,435 Missouri $159,401 Florida $158,747 Montana $158,394 Nebraska $158,059

Kentucky $157,874 South Carolina $157,203 Tennessee $156,784 Idaho $156,616 New Mexico $155,391 Oklahoma $155,123 Alabama $154,133 South Dakota $152,472

Arkansas $151,566 West Virginia $151,080 Mississippi $149,620

Top Paying Cities for DevOps 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:

Lincoln: $175,843
Little Creek: $174,215
Magnolia: $174,937

Lincoln, DE $175,843 Little Creek, DE $174,215 Magnolia, DE $174,937 Milford, DE $175,843 Marydel, DE $173,561 Millsboro, DE $175,843 Millville, DE $177,017 Milton, DE $175,843

Nassau, DE $175,843 Ocean View, DE $177,017 Rehoboth Beach, DE $177,017 Seaford, DE $173,997 Selbyville, DE $177,017 Smyrna, DE $173,360 Viola, DE $174,937 Woodside, DE $174,434

Bear, DE $172,085 Newark, DE $172,152 Claymont, DE $172,286 Delaware City, DE $172,152 Hockessin, DE $172,286 Kirkwood, DE $172,152 Middletown, DE $173,008 Montchanin, DE $172,286

New Castle, DE $172,286 Odessa, DE $173,242 Port Penn, DE $171,682 Rockland, DE $172,286 Saint Georges, DE $172,152 Townsend, DE $172,991 Winterthur, DE $172,286 Lewes, DE $175,843

Wilmington, DE $172,286 Dover, DE $174,132 Dover Afb, DE $174,534 Bethany Beach, DE $177,017 Bethel, DE $173,997 Bridgeville, DE $175,843 Camden Wyoming, DE $174,316 Cheswold, DE $173,729

Clayton, DE $173,293 Dagsboro, DE $177,017 Delmar, DE $173,997 Ellendale, DE $175,843 Felton, DE $175,843 Fenwick Island, DE $177,017 Frankford, DE $177,017 Frederica, DE $175,843

Georgetown, DE $175,843 Greenwood, DE $175,843 Harbeson, DE $175,843 Harrington, DE $175,843 Hartly, DE $173,209 Houston, DE $175,843 Kenton, DE $173,293 Laurel, DE $173,997

Yorklyn, DE $172,286

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

Understanding how a DevOps 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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$163,836

Average $169,904/year

$180,454

$13,653

Average $14,159/month

$15,038

$3,151

Average $3,267/week

$3,470

$79

Average $82/hour

$87

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$180,454	$15,038	$3,470	$87
Average	$169,904	$14,159	$3,267	$82
25th Percentile	$163,836	$13,653	$3,151	$79

DevOps Engineer V Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a DevOps Engineer V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the DevOps Engineering Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $160,708 - a projected growth of -5% over your current level.

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