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 $83,464, a DevOps Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $101,372, a DevOps Engineer (4-7 years)earns $135,723, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $151,804, 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 $149,013, California $148,447, Massachusetts $146,469. 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: $160,563; DevOps Principal Engineer: $151,900; DevOps Engineer IV: $151,828.

DevOps Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a DevOps Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a DevOps Engineer in Delaware is $136,294 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): $151,143
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $123,570 to $144,067
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,985

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DevOps Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,067	$12,006	$2,771	$69
Average	$136,294	$11,358	$2,621	$66
25th Percentile	$123,570	$10,297	$2,376	$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): $83,464
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,372
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $135,723
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,804
Expert (over 8 years): $167,746

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level DevOps Engineer	$83,464
DevOps En... Level DevOps Engineer	$101,372
DevOps En... Level DevOps Engineer	$135,723
DevOps En... Level DevOps Engineer	$151,804
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: $149,013.
California: $148,447.
Massachusetts: $146,469.

District of Columbia $149,013 California $148,447 Massachusetts $146,469 Washington $145,931 New Jersey $145,877 Alaska $145,688 Connecticut $143,831 New York $143,077

Hawaii $140,668 Rhode Island $139,538 Maryland $138,771 Minnesota $137,721 Colorado $137,317 Illinois $137,182 Oregon $136,671 Delaware $136,294

New Hampshire $136,057 Virginia $135,527 Pennsylvania $133,979 Nevada $133,199 North Dakota $132,943 Michigan $132,539 Wisconsin $132,391 Vermont $132,095

Texas $131,274 Maine $131,220 Arizona $131,140 Ohio $131,045 Georgia $129,807 Indiana $129,188 Wyoming $129,067 Utah $128,879

Iowa $128,798 Kansas $128,152 Louisiana $127,963 North Carolina $127,896 Missouri $127,869 Florida $127,344 Montana $127,062 Nebraska $126,793

Kentucky $126,644 South Carolina $126,106 Tennessee $125,770 Idaho $125,635 New Mexico $124,653 Oklahoma $124,437 Alabama $123,643 South Dakota $122,311

Arkansas $121,584 West Virginia $121,194 Mississippi $120,023

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: $141,059
Little Creek: $139,753
Magnolia: $140,332

Lincoln, DE $141,059 Little Creek, DE $139,753 Magnolia, DE $140,332 Milford, DE $141,059 Marydel, DE $139,228 Millsboro, DE $141,059 Millville, DE $142,001 Milton, DE $141,059

Nassau, DE $141,059 Ocean View, DE $142,001 Rehoboth Beach, DE $142,001 Seaford, DE $139,578 Selbyville, DE $142,001 Smyrna, DE $139,067 Viola, DE $140,332 Woodside, DE $139,928

Bear, DE $138,044 Newark, DE $138,098 Claymont, DE $138,205 Delaware City, DE $138,098 Hockessin, DE $138,205 Kirkwood, DE $138,098 Middletown, DE $138,784 Montchanin, DE $138,205

New Castle, DE $138,205 Odessa, DE $138,972 Port Penn, DE $137,721 Rockland, DE $138,205 Saint Georges, DE $138,098 Townsend, DE $138,771 Winterthur, DE $138,205 Lewes, DE $141,059

Wilmington, DE $138,205 Dover, DE $139,686 Dover Afb, DE $140,009 Bethany Beach, DE $142,001 Bethel, DE $139,578 Bridgeville, DE $141,059 Camden Wyoming, DE $139,834 Cheswold, DE $139,363

Clayton, DE $139,013 Dagsboro, DE $142,001 Delmar, DE $139,578 Ellendale, DE $141,059 Felton, DE $141,059 Fenwick Island, DE $142,001 Frankford, DE $142,001 Frederica, DE $141,059

Georgetown, DE $141,059 Greenwood, DE $141,059 Harbeson, DE $141,059 Harrington, DE $141,059 Hartly, DE $138,946 Houston, DE $141,059 Kenton, DE $139,013 Laurel, DE $139,578

Yorklyn, DE $138,205

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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$123,570

Average $136,294/year

$144,067

$10,297

Average $11,358/month

$12,006

$2,376

Average $2,621/week

$2,771

$59

Average $66/hour

$69

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,067	$12,006	$2,771	$69
Average	$136,294	$11,358	$2,621	$66
25th Percentile	$123,570	$10,297	$2,376	$59

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