Entry Level Devops Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Devops Engineer make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Devops Engineer in the United States is $101,023 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

However, an Entry Level Devops Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $117,632
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,627 to $109,717
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,072
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Entry Level Devops Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $109,717 $9,143 $2,110 $53
Average $101,023 $8,419 $1,943 $49
25th Percentile $91,627 $7,636 $1,762 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Devops Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Devops 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 Entry Level Devops Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Devops 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $68,683
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,385
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,980
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,054
  • Expert (over 8 years): $98,154
Levels Salary
Graphic D... Level Entry Level Devops Engineer$68,683
Graphic D... Level Entry Level Devops Engineer$83,385
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Devops Engineer$102,980
Graphic D... Level Entry Level Devops Engineer$121,054
Graphic D... Level Entry Level Devops Engineer$98,154
$68,683 0 yr
$83,385 < 2 yrs
$102,980 2-4 yrs
$121,054 5-8 yrs
$98,154 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Devops 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: $127,420
  • San Francisco: $126,025
  • Oakland: $123,369

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Devops Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 4.32% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Adobe Illustrator (Mentioned in 3.07% Job Postings): Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor and design program developed and marketed by Adobe Inc. Graphic designers use Illustrator to create vector graphics. You can produce logos, detailed illustrations, web page designs and many more.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 4.32%
Adobe Illustrator 3.07%
Microsoft Office 1.61%
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 an Entry Level Devops Engineer's salary.
  • Advertising: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Packaging: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Advertising
$126,279
25%
Packaging
$114,156
13%
Integrity
$112,136
11%
Digital Design
$112,136
11%
Digital Marketing
$112,136
11%
Adobe Creative Suite
$110,115
9%
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Entry Level Devops Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Level Devops 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 Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Entry Level Devops Engineer positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entry Level Devops Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entry Level Devops Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$121,228$58.020%
Software & Networking$121,228$58.020%
Aerospace & Defense$116,176$56.015%
Internet$116,176$56.015%
Energy & Utilities$111,125$53.010%

Entry Level Devops Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Devops 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Entry Level Devops Engineer

Salaries for an Entry Level Devops Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $108,751 in 2023 to around $104,223 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Devops Engineer salary trends, .

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