Dev Ops Salary in the United States

How much does a Dev Ops make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dev Ops in the United States is $106,513 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,464
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,601 to $115,386
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,218
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Dev Ops Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $115,386 $9,616 $2,219 $55
Average $106,513 $8,876 $2,048 $51
25th Percentile $100,601 $8,383 $1,935 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Dev Ops Salaries

A Dev Ops'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Dev Ops Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Dev Ops'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): $105,692
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $105,939
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,513
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $107,170
  • Expert (over 8 years): $108,057
Levels Salary
Entry Level Dev Ops$105,692
Intermediate Level Dev Ops$105,939
Senior Level Dev Ops$106,513
Specialist Level Dev Ops$107,170
Expert Level Dev Ops$108,057
$105,692 0 yr
$105,939 < 2 yrs
$106,513 2-4 yrs
$107,170 5-8 yrs
$108,057 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Dev Ops

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: $134,345
  • San Francisco: $133,024
  • Oakland: $130,074

What Skills Can Increase a Dev Ops's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 11.58% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Bill of Materials (Mentioned in 2.11% Job Postings): Applying tools, methods, and practices in creating a list of raw materials, components, and instructions required to create a product.
  • Accounting and Reporting (Mentioned in 1.05% Job Postings): Accounting and reporting, discusses how accountants act as processors and purveyors of information for decision making and the needs of those who use accounting information.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 11.58%
Bill of Materials 2.11%
Accounting and Reporting 1.05%
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 Dev Ops's salary.
  • Supply Chain: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Balance Sheet: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Supply Chain
$120,360
13%
Balance Sheet
$117,164
10%
Verbal Communication
$112,904
6%
Process Improvement
$112,904
6%
Customer Support
$111,839
5%
Logistics
$111,839
5%
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How Education impacts a Dev Ops's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Dev Ops enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Dev Ops with a Associate's Degree is between $104,811 and $112,407).

Dev Ops Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Dev Ops
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 83.3%
High School 16.7%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 83.3%
Masters 16.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Dev Ops Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dev Ops'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Dev Ops

Salaries for a Dev Ops can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $75,610 in 2023 to around $74,940 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Dev Ops salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Dev Ops Over Time

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$75,502
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2024 $75,502
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