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

A DevOps Engineer's salary grows with experience: a DevOps Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $83,447, a DevOps Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $101,309, a DevOps Engineer (4-7 years)earns $135,726, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $151,815, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $167,746,

What are the highest paying states for a DevOps Engineer?

DevOps Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for DevOps Engineer roles are District of Columbia $149,027, California $148,462, Massachusetts $146,483. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of DevOps Engineer roles make?

Salaries for DevOps Engineer level roles vary by specialization: DevOps Expert Engineer: $167,800; DevOps Engineer V: $167,773; Sr Devops Engineer: $160,547; DevOps Principal Engineer: $151,900; DevOps Engineer IV: $151,839.

DevOps Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a DevOps Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a DevOps Engineer in Delaware is $136,307 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,408
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $123,678 to $144,212
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $112,180

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DevOps Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,212	$12,018	$2,773	$69
Average	$136,307	$11,359	$2,621	$66
25th Percentile	$123,678	$10,307	$2,378	$59

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Key Factors That Influence DevOps Engineer Salaries

A 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 DevOps Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $83,447
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,309
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $135,726
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,815
Expert (over 8 years): $167,746

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level DevOps Engineer	$83,447
DevOps En... Level DevOps Engineer	$101,309
DevOps En... Level DevOps Engineer	$135,726
DevOps En... Level DevOps Engineer	$151,815
DevOps En... Level DevOps Engineer	$167,746

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

District of Columbia: $149,027.
California: $148,462.
Massachusetts: $146,483.

District of Columbia $149,027 California $148,462 Massachusetts $146,483 Washington $145,945 New Jersey $145,891 Alaska $145,702 Connecticut $143,845 New York $143,091

Hawaii $140,682 Rhode Island $139,551 Maryland $138,784 Minnesota $137,734 Colorado $137,330 Illinois $137,196 Oregon $136,684 Delaware $136,307

New Hampshire $136,071 Virginia $135,540 Pennsylvania $133,992 Nevada $133,212 North Dakota $132,956 Michigan $132,552 Wisconsin $132,404 Vermont $132,108

Texas $131,287 Maine $131,233 Arizona $131,152 Ohio $131,058 Georgia $129,820 Indiana $129,201 Wyoming $129,079 Utah $128,891

Iowa $128,810 Kansas $128,164 Louisiana $127,976 North Carolina $127,908 Missouri $127,882 Florida $127,357 Montana $127,074 Nebraska $126,805

Kentucky $126,657 South Carolina $126,118 Tennessee $125,782 Idaho $125,647 New Mexico $124,665 Oklahoma $124,449 Alabama $123,655 South Dakota $122,323

Arkansas $121,596 West Virginia $121,205 Mississippi $120,034

Top Paying Cities for 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: $135,694
Little Creek: $136,687
Magnolia: $136,490

Lincoln, DE $135,694 Little Creek, DE $136,687 Magnolia, DE $136,490 Milford, DE $136,038 Marydel, DE $136,262 Millsboro, DE $135,124 Millville, DE $135,333 Milton, DE $135,567

Nassau, DE $135,665 Ocean View, DE $135,310 Rehoboth Beach, DE $135,570 Seaford, DE $135,647 Selbyville, DE $135,085 Smyrna, DE $136,781 Viola, DE $136,151 Woodside, DE $136,517

Bear, DE $136,202 Newark, DE $136,151 Claymont, DE $136,430 Delaware City, DE $136,287 Hockessin, DE $136,139 Kirkwood, DE $136,262 Middletown, DE $136,314 Montchanin, DE $136,170

New Castle, DE $136,190 Odessa, DE $136,381 Port Penn, DE $136,473 Rockland, DE $136,184 Saint Georges, DE $136,271 Townsend, DE $136,481 Winterthur, DE $136,200 Lewes, DE $135,620

Wilmington, DE $136,146 Dover, DE $136,687 Dover Afb, DE $135,967 Bethany Beach, DE $135,167 Bethel, DE $135,307 Bridgeville, DE $135,626 Camden Wyoming, DE $136,302 Cheswold, DE $136,643

Clayton, DE $136,647 Dagsboro, DE $135,073 Delmar, DE $134,856 Ellendale, DE $135,266 Felton, DE $136,027 Fenwick Island, DE $135,103 Frankford, DE $134,867 Frederica, DE $136,162

Georgetown, DE $135,022 Greenwood, DE $135,648 Harbeson, DE $135,166 Harrington, DE $135,855 Hartly, DE $136,278 Houston, DE $135,661 Kenton, DE $136,653 Laurel, DE $134,941

Yorklyn, DE $136,180

DevOps Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 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.

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$123,678

Average $136,307/year

$144,212

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Average $11,359/month

$12,018

$2,378

Average $2,621/week

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$59

Average $66/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,212	$12,018	$2,773	$69
Average	$136,307	$11,359	$2,621	$66
25th Percentile	$123,678	$10,307	$2,378	$59

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