What are the main factors that influence a Development Operations 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 Development Operations Engineer's salary?

A Development Operations Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Development Operations Engineer (0-2 years)earns $82,897, a DevOps Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $100,642, a DevOps Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $134,833, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $150,815, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $166,642,

What are the highest paying states for a Development Operations Engineer?

Development Operations Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Development Operations Engineer roles are District of Columbia $91,154, California $90,808, Massachusetts $89,598. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Development Operations Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Development Operations Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Development Operations Engineer V: $167,780; Director Of Development Operations: $162,188; Development Operations Manager: $158,690; Development Operations Engineer IV: $151,840; Development Operations Engineer III: $135,750.

Development Operations Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Development Operations Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Development Operations Engineer in Delaware is $83,374 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,757
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,702 to $89,856
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,716

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Development Operations Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,856	$7,488	$1,728	$43
Average	$83,374	$6,948	$1,603	$40
25th Percentile	$75,702	$6,308	$1,456	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Development Operations Engineer Salaries

A Development Operations 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 Development Operations Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Development Operations 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): $82,897
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,642
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,833
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,815
Expert (over 8 years): $166,642

Levels	Salary
Developme... Level Development Operations Engineer	$82,897
DevOps En... Level Development Operations Engineer	$100,642
DevOps En... Level Development Operations Engineer	$134,833
DevOps En... Level Development Operations Engineer	$150,815
DevOps En... Level Development Operations Engineer	$166,642

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

District of Columbia: $91,154.
California: $90,808.
Massachusetts: $89,598.

District of Columbia $91,154 California $90,808 Massachusetts $89,598 Washington $89,268 New Jersey $89,236 Alaska $89,120 Connecticut $87,984 New York $87,523

Hawaii $86,049 Rhode Island $85,358 Maryland $84,889 Minnesota $84,246 Colorado $83,999 Illinois $83,917 Oregon $83,604 Delaware $83,374

New Hampshire $83,229 Virginia $82,904 Pennsylvania $81,958 Nevada $81,480 North Dakota $81,324 Michigan $81,077 Wisconsin $80,986 Vermont $80,805

Texas $80,303 Maine $80,270 Arizona $80,221 Ohio $80,163 Georgia $79,406 Indiana $79,027 Wyoming $78,953 Utah $78,837

Iowa $78,788 Kansas $78,393 Louisiana $78,278 North Carolina $78,236 Missouri $78,220 Florida $77,899 Montana $77,726 Nebraska $77,561

Kentucky $77,471 South Carolina $77,142 Tennessee $76,936 Idaho $76,853 New Mexico $76,252 Oklahoma $76,121 Alabama $75,635 South Dakota $74,820

Arkansas $74,375 West Virginia $74,137 Mississippi $73,420

Top Paying Cities for Development Operations 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: $82,998
Little Creek: $83,606
Magnolia: $83,486

Lincoln, DE $82,998 Little Creek, DE $83,606 Magnolia, DE $83,486 Milford, DE $83,209 Marydel, DE $83,346 Millsboro, DE $82,650 Millville, DE $82,778 Milton, DE $82,921

Nassau, DE $82,981 Ocean View, DE $82,764 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,923 Seaford, DE $82,970 Selbyville, DE $82,626 Smyrna, DE $83,664 Viola, DE $83,278 Woodside, DE $83,502

Bear, DE $83,310 Newark, DE $83,278 Claymont, DE $83,449 Delaware City, DE $83,361 Hockessin, DE $83,271 Kirkwood, DE $83,346 Middletown, DE $83,378 Montchanin, DE $83,290

New Castle, DE $83,302 Odessa, DE $83,419 Port Penn, DE $83,475 Rockland, DE $83,298 Saint Georges, DE $83,352 Townsend, DE $83,480 Winterthur, DE $83,308 Lewes, DE $82,953

Wilmington, DE $83,275 Dover, DE $83,606 Dover Afb, DE $83,165 Bethany Beach, DE $82,676 Bethel, DE $82,762 Bridgeville, DE $82,957 Camden Wyoming, DE $83,370 Cheswold, DE $83,579

Clayton, DE $83,581 Dagsboro, DE $82,619 Delmar, DE $82,486 Ellendale, DE $82,737 Felton, DE $83,203 Fenwick Island, DE $82,637 Frankford, DE $82,493 Frederica, DE $83,285

Georgetown, DE $82,588 Greenwood, DE $82,970 Harbeson, DE $82,676 Harrington, DE $83,097 Hartly, DE $83,356 Houston, DE $82,979 Kenton, DE $83,585 Laurel, DE $82,538

Yorklyn, DE $83,296

Development Operations Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Development Operations 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 May 01, 2026

$75,702

Average $83,374/year

$89,856

$6,308

Average $6,948/month

$7,488

$1,456

Average $1,603/week

$1,728

$36

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,856	$7,488	$1,728	$43
Average	$83,374	$6,948	$1,603	$40
25th Percentile	$75,702	$6,308	$1,456	$36

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