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 $85,432, a DevOps Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $103,720, a DevOps Engineer (4-7 years)earns $138,956, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $155,427, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $171,738,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a DevOps Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a DevOps Engineer in Rhode Island is $139,551 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $155,011
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $126,621 to $147,643
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $114,849

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DevOps Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$147,643	$12,304	$2,839	$71
Average	$139,551	$11,629	$2,684	$67
25th Percentile	$126,621	$10,552	$2,435	$61

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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): $85,432
Early Career (1-2 years): $103,720
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $138,956
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $155,427
Expert (over 8 years): $171,738

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level DevOps Engineer	$85,432
DevOps En... Level DevOps Engineer	$103,720
DevOps En... Level DevOps Engineer	$138,956
DevOps En... Level DevOps Engineer	$155,427
DevOps En... Level DevOps Engineer	$171,738

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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:

Adamsville: $141,296
Albion: $140,102
Ashaway: $141,028

Adamsville, RI $141,296 Albion, RI $140,102 Ashaway, RI $141,028 Barrington, RI $139,733 Block Island, RI $140,511 Bradford, RI $140,943 Bristol, RI $140,271 Carolina, RI $140,710

Charlestown, RI $140,761 Chepachet, RI $140,481 Clayville, RI $140,090 Coventry, RI $140,096 West Greenwich, RI $140,483 East Greenwich, RI $140,002 Exeter, RI $140,444 Fiskeville, RI $139,730

Forestdale, RI $140,807 Foster, RI $140,407 Glendale, RI $140,818 Greene, RI $140,592 Greenville, RI $139,784 Harmony, RI $139,964 Harrisville, RI $140,757 Hope, RI $139,818

Hope Valley, RI $140,904 Hopkinton, RI $141,090 Jamestown, RI $140,619 Kenyon, RI $140,693 Little Compton, RI $141,274 Manville, RI $140,286 Mapleville, RI $140,508 Newport, RI $140,760

Middletown, RI $140,822 North Kingstown, RI $140,243 North Scituate, RI $139,966 Oakland, RI $140,660 Pascoag, RI $140,850 Pawtucket, RI $139,524 Central Falls, RI $139,586 Cumberland, RI $140,379

Lincoln, RI $139,726 Portsmouth, RI $140,745 Prudence Island, RI $140,456 Rockville, RI $141,068 Saunderstown, RI $140,534 Shannock, RI $140,701 Slatersville, RI $140,808 Slocum, RI $140,530

Tiverton, RI $141,173 Wakefield, RI $140,654 Kingston, RI $140,600 Narragansett, RI $140,693 Peace Dale, RI $140,636 Warren, RI $140,094 Warwick, RI $139,703 Westerly, RI $141,061

West Kingston, RI $140,644 West Warwick, RI $139,874 Wood River Junction, RI $140,845 Woonsocket, RI $140,815 North Smithfield, RI $140,495 Wyoming, RI $140,701 Providence, RI $139,484 Cranston, RI $139,503

North Providence, RI $139,519 East Providence, RI $139,493 Riverside, RI $139,538 Rumford, RI $139,518 Smithfield, RI $139,800 Johnston, RI $139,566

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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$126,621

Average $139,551/year

$147,643

$10,552

Average $11,629/month

$12,304

$2,435

Average $2,684/week

$2,839

$61

Average $67/hour

$71

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$147,643	$12,304	$2,839	$71
Average	$139,551	$11,629	$2,684	$67
25th Percentile	$126,621	$10,552	$2,435	$61

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