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

What industry pays the highest salary for Development Operations Engineer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Development Operations Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 22% above the market median.

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 $82,888, a DevOps Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $100,610, a DevOps Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $134,834, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $150,820, 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 $91,145, California $90,800, Massachusetts $89,590. 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; Development Operations Manager: $158,680; Development Operations Engineer IV: $151,850; Chemical Process Development Engineer IV: $142,150; Development Operations Engineer III: $135,750.

Development Operations Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Development Operations Engineer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Development Operations Engineer in Delaware is $83,366 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): $95,782
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,708 to $89,865
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,736

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Development Operations Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,865	$7,489	$1,728	$43
Average	$83,366	$6,947	$1,603	$40
25th Percentile	$75,708	$6,309	$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): $82,888
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,610
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,834
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,820
Expert (over 8 years): $166,642

Levels	Salary
Developme... Level Development Operations Engineer	$82,888
DevOps En... Level Development Operations Engineer	$100,610
DevOps En... Level Development Operations Engineer	$134,834
DevOps En... Level Development Operations Engineer	$150,820
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: $91,145.
California: $90,800.
Massachusetts: $89,590.

District of Columbia $91,145 California $90,800 Massachusetts $89,590 Washington $89,260 New Jersey $89,227 Alaska $89,112 Connecticut $87,976 New York $87,515

Hawaii $86,041 Rhode Island $85,350 Maryland $84,881 Minnesota $84,239 Colorado $83,992 Illinois $83,909 Oregon $83,597 Delaware $83,366

New Hampshire $83,221 Virginia $82,897 Pennsylvania $81,950 Nevada $81,473 North Dakota $81,316 Michigan $81,069 Wisconsin $80,979 Vermont $80,798

Texas $80,296 Maine $80,263 Arizona $80,213 Ohio $80,156 Georgia $79,398 Indiana $79,020 Wyoming $78,945 Utah $78,830

Iowa $78,781 Kansas $78,386 Louisiana $78,270 North Carolina $78,229 Missouri $78,213 Florida $77,892 Montana $77,719 Nebraska $77,554

Kentucky $77,464 South Carolina $77,134 Tennessee $76,929 Idaho $76,846 New Mexico $76,245 Oklahoma $76,114 Alabama $75,628 South Dakota $74,813

Arkansas $74,368 West Virginia $74,130 Mississippi $73,414

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: $82,991
Little Creek: $83,598
Magnolia: $83,478

Lincoln, DE $82,991 Little Creek, DE $83,598 Magnolia, DE $83,478 Milford, DE $83,201 Marydel, DE $83,338 Millsboro, DE $82,642 Millville, DE $82,770 Milton, DE $82,913

Nassau, DE $82,973 Ocean View, DE $82,756 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,915 Seaford, DE $82,962 Selbyville, DE $82,619 Smyrna, DE $83,656 Viola, DE $83,271 Woodside, DE $83,494

Bear, DE $83,302 Newark, DE $83,271 Claymont, DE $83,441 Delaware City, DE $83,354 Hockessin, DE $83,263 Kirkwood, DE $83,338 Middletown, DE $83,370 Montchanin, DE $83,282

New Castle, DE $83,294 Odessa, DE $83,411 Port Penn, DE $83,467 Rockland, DE $83,290 Saint Georges, DE $83,344 Townsend, DE $83,472 Winterthur, DE $83,300 Lewes, DE $82,945

Wilmington, DE $83,267 Dover, DE $83,598 Dover Afb, DE $83,158 Bethany Beach, DE $82,669 Bethel, DE $82,754 Bridgeville, DE $82,950 Camden Wyoming, DE $83,363 Cheswold, DE $83,571

Clayton, DE $83,574 Dagsboro, DE $82,611 Delmar, DE $82,479 Ellendale, DE $82,729 Felton, DE $83,195 Fenwick Island, DE $82,629 Frankford, DE $82,485 Frederica, DE $83,277

Georgetown, DE $82,580 Greenwood, DE $82,963 Harbeson, DE $82,668 Harrington, DE $83,089 Hartly, DE $83,348 Houston, DE $82,971 Kenton, DE $83,578 Laurel, DE $82,531

Yorklyn, DE $83,288

Development Operations Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Development Operations Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 47% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 22% above the average. In contrast, Development Operations Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Development Operations Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Development Operations Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$101,707	$49.0	22%
Internet	$98,372	$47.0	18%
Aerospace & Defense	$95,871	$46.0	15%
Financial Services	$95,871	$46.0	15%
Insurance	$91,703	$44.0	10%

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 July 01, 2026

$75,708

Average $83,366/year

$89,865

$6,309

Average $6,947/month

$7,489

$1,456

Average $1,603/week

$1,728

$36

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,865	$7,489	$1,728	$43
Average	$83,366	$6,947	$1,603	$40
25th Percentile	$75,708	$6,309	$1,456	$36

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