What are the main factors that influence a Junior Devops 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 Junior Devops Engineer's salary?

A Junior Devops Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $98,837 for beginners, reaching about $100,333 at mid-level, and approach $102,892 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Junior Devops Engineer?

Junior Devops Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Junior Devops Engineer roles are District of Columbia $108,403, California $107,991, Massachusetts $106,552. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Junior Devops Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Junior Devops Engineer level roles vary by specialization: DevOps Expert Engineer: $167,800; DevOps Engineer V: $167,773; DevOps Principal Engineer: $151,900; DevOps Engineer IV: $151,828; DevOps Senior Engineer: $135,800.

Junior Devops Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Junior Devops Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Devops Engineer in Delaware is $99,150 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,014
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,930 to $104,837
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,997

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Junior Devops Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,837	$8,736	$2,016	$50
Average	$99,150	$8,263	$1,907	$48
25th Percentile	$95,930	$7,994	$1,845	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Junior Devops Engineer Salaries

A Junior 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 Junior Devops Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior 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): $98,837
Early Career (1-2 years): $99,061
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,333
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,380
Expert (over 8 years): $102,892

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Junior Devops Engineer	$98,837
Intermediate Level Junior Devops Engineer	$99,061
Senior Level Junior Devops Engineer	$100,333
Specialist Level Junior Devops Engineer	$102,380
Expert Level Junior Devops Engineer	$102,892

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

District of Columbia: $108,403.
California: $107,991.
Massachusetts: $106,552.

District of Columbia $108,403 California $107,991 Massachusetts $106,552 Washington $106,160 New Jersey $106,121 Alaska $105,984 Connecticut $104,633 New York $104,085

Hawaii $102,332 Rhode Island $101,510 Maryland $100,952 Minnesota $100,188 Colorado $99,894 Illinois $99,797 Oregon $99,424 Delaware $99,150

New Hampshire $98,978 Virginia $98,592 Pennsylvania $97,466 Nevada $96,898 North Dakota $96,712 Michigan $96,419 Wisconsin $96,311 Vermont $96,096

Texas $95,498 Maine $95,459 Arizona $95,400 Ohio $95,332 Georgia $94,431 Indiana $93,981 Wyoming $93,893 Utah $93,756

Iowa $93,697 Kansas $93,227 Louisiana $93,090 North Carolina $93,041 Missouri $93,021 Florida $92,640 Montana $92,434 Nebraska $92,238

Kentucky $92,130 South Carolina $91,739 Tennessee $91,494 Idaho $91,396 New Mexico $90,681 Oklahoma $90,525 Alabama $89,947 South Dakota $88,978

Arkansas $88,449 West Virginia $88,165 Mississippi $87,313

Top Paying Cities for Junior 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:

Lincoln: $102,616
Little Creek: $101,667
Magnolia: $102,088

Lincoln, DE $102,616 Little Creek, DE $101,667 Magnolia, DE $102,088 Milford, DE $102,616 Marydel, DE $101,285 Millsboro, DE $102,616 Millville, DE $103,302 Milton, DE $102,616

Nassau, DE $102,616 Ocean View, DE $103,302 Rehoboth Beach, DE $103,302 Seaford, DE $101,539 Selbyville, DE $103,302 Smyrna, DE $101,167 Viola, DE $102,088 Woodside, DE $101,794

Bear, DE $100,423 Newark, DE $100,462 Claymont, DE $100,541 Delaware City, DE $100,462 Hockessin, DE $100,541 Kirkwood, DE $100,462 Middletown, DE $100,962 Montchanin, DE $100,541

New Castle, DE $100,541 Odessa, DE $101,099 Port Penn, DE $100,188 Rockland, DE $100,541 Saint Georges, DE $100,462 Townsend, DE $100,952 Winterthur, DE $100,541 Lewes, DE $102,616

Wilmington, DE $100,541 Dover, DE $101,618 Dover Afb, DE $101,853 Bethany Beach, DE $103,302 Bethel, DE $101,539 Bridgeville, DE $102,616 Camden Wyoming, DE $101,725 Cheswold, DE $101,383

Clayton, DE $101,128 Dagsboro, DE $103,302 Delmar, DE $101,539 Ellendale, DE $102,616 Felton, DE $102,616 Fenwick Island, DE $103,302 Frankford, DE $103,302 Frederica, DE $102,616

Georgetown, DE $102,616 Greenwood, DE $102,616 Harbeson, DE $102,616 Harrington, DE $102,616 Hartly, DE $101,079 Houston, DE $102,616 Kenton, DE $101,128 Laurel, DE $101,539

Yorklyn, DE $100,541

Junior Devops Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior 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 January 01, 2026

$95,930

Average $99,150/year

$104,837

$7,994

Average $8,263/month

$8,736

$1,845

Average $1,907/week

$2,016

$46

Average $48/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,837	$8,736	$2,016	$50
Average	$99,150	$8,263	$1,907	$48
25th Percentile	$95,930	$7,994	$1,845	$46

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