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

A Lead DevOps Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $185,120 for beginners, reaching about $186,636 at mid-level, and approach $189,199 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lead DevOps Engineer?

Lead DevOps Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead DevOps Engineer roles are District of Columbia $207,329, California $206,542, Massachusetts $203,790. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead DevOps Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Lead DevOps Engineer level roles vary by specialization: DevOps Engineer V: $167,773; Devops Technical Lead: $162,880; Devops Team Lead: $161,589; DevOps Tech Lead: $159,898; Devops Lead: $156,657.

Lead DevOps Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead DevOps Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead DevOps Engineer in Delaware is $189,633 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $91.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $208,442
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $179,663 to $199,479
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $170,586

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Lead DevOps Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$199,479	$16,623	$3,836	$96
Average	$189,633	$15,803	$3,647	$91
25th Percentile	$179,663	$14,972	$3,455	$86

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Key Factors That Influence Lead DevOps Engineer Salaries

A Lead 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 Lead DevOps Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead 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): $185,120
Early Career (1-2 years): $185,574
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $186,636
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $187,848
Expert (over 8 years): $189,199

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead DevOps Engineer	$185,120
Intermediate Level Lead DevOps Engineer	$185,574
Senior Level Lead DevOps Engineer	$186,636
Specialist Level Lead DevOps Engineer	$187,848
Expert Level Lead DevOps Engineer	$189,199

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

District of Columbia: $207,329.
California: $206,542.
Massachusetts: $203,790.

District of Columbia $207,329 California $206,542 Massachusetts $203,790 Washington $203,041 New Jersey $202,966 Alaska $202,704 Connecticut $200,119 New York $199,071

Hawaii $195,719 Rhode Island $194,146 Maryland $193,079 Minnesota $191,618 Colorado $191,056 Illinois $190,869 Oregon $190,157 Delaware $189,633

New Hampshire $189,304 Virginia $188,566 Pennsylvania $186,412 Nevada $185,326 North Dakota $184,970 Michigan $184,409 Wisconsin $184,203 Vermont $183,791

Texas $182,649 Maine $182,574 Arizona $182,461 Ohio $182,330 Georgia $180,607 Indiana $179,746 Wyoming $179,578 Utah $179,315

Iowa $179,203 Kansas $178,304 Louisiana $178,042 North Carolina $177,948 Missouri $177,911 Florida $177,181 Montana $176,787 Nebraska $176,413

Kentucky $176,207 South Carolina $175,458 Tennessee $174,990 Idaho $174,803 New Mexico $173,436 Oklahoma $173,136 Alabama $172,031 South Dakota $170,177

Arkansas $169,166 West Virginia $168,623 Mississippi $166,994

Top Paying Cities for Lead 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: $196,262
Little Creek: $194,446
Magnolia: $195,251

Lincoln, DE $196,262 Little Creek, DE $194,446 Magnolia, DE $195,251 Milford, DE $196,262 Marydel, DE $193,715 Millsboro, DE $196,262 Millville, DE $197,573 Milton, DE $196,262

Nassau, DE $196,262 Ocean View, DE $197,573 Rehoboth Beach, DE $197,573 Seaford, DE $194,202 Selbyville, DE $197,573 Smyrna, DE $193,491 Viola, DE $195,251 Woodside, DE $194,689

Bear, DE $192,067 Newark, DE $192,142 Claymont, DE $192,292 Delaware City, DE $192,142 Hockessin, DE $192,292 Kirkwood, DE $192,142 Middletown, DE $193,097 Montchanin, DE $192,292

New Castle, DE $192,292 Odessa, DE $193,360 Port Penn, DE $191,618 Rockland, DE $192,292 Saint Georges, DE $192,142 Townsend, DE $193,079 Winterthur, DE $192,292 Lewes, DE $196,262

Wilmington, DE $192,292 Dover, DE $194,352 Dover Afb, DE $194,801 Bethany Beach, DE $197,573 Bethel, DE $194,202 Bridgeville, DE $196,262 Camden Wyoming, DE $194,558 Cheswold, DE $193,903

Clayton, DE $193,416 Dagsboro, DE $197,573 Delmar, DE $194,202 Ellendale, DE $196,262 Felton, DE $196,262 Fenwick Island, DE $197,573 Frankford, DE $197,573 Frederica, DE $196,262

Georgetown, DE $196,262 Greenwood, DE $196,262 Harbeson, DE $196,262 Harrington, DE $196,262 Hartly, DE $193,322 Houston, DE $196,262 Kenton, DE $193,416 Laurel, DE $194,202

Yorklyn, DE $192,292

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

Understanding how a Lead 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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$179,663

Average $189,633/year

$199,479

$14,972

Average $15,803/month

$16,623

$3,455

Average $3,647/week

$3,836

$86

Average $91/hour

$96

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$199,479	$16,623	$3,836	$96
Average	$189,633	$15,803	$3,647	$91
25th Percentile	$179,663	$14,972	$3,455	$86

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