What are the main factors that influence a Senior Engineer, Dev Ops's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Senior Engineer, Dev Ops's salary?

A Senior Engineer, Dev Ops's salary grows with experience: starting around $100,720 for beginners, reaching about $102,244 at mid-level, and approach $104,852 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Engineer, Dev Ops?

Senior Engineer, Dev Ops salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Engineer, Dev Ops roles are District of Columbia $113,205, California $112,775, Massachusetts $111,272. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Engineer, Dev Ops roles make?

Salaries for Senior Engineer, Dev Ops level roles vary by specialization: Cloud Ops Engineer: $169,025; Senior Software Dev Engineer: $147,765; Dev Lead: $138,212; Dev Ops: $106,513; Salesforce Dev: $102,618.

How do different companies affect a Senior Engineer, Dev Ops's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Senior Engineer, Dev Ops roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Senior Engineer, Dev Ops Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Engineer, Dev Ops make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Engineer, Dev Ops in the United States is $102,244 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,795
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,942 to $109,337
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,936

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Senior Engineer, Dev Ops Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,337	$9,111	$2,103	$53
Average	$102,244	$8,520	$1,966	$49
25th Percentile	$98,942	$8,245	$1,903	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Engineer, Dev Ops Salaries

A Senior Engineer, Dev Ops'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 Senior Engineer, Dev Ops Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Engineer, Dev Ops'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): $100,720
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,948
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,244
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $104,330
Expert (over 8 years): $104,852

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Senior Engineer, Dev Ops	$100,720
Intermediate Level Senior Engineer, Dev Ops	$100,948
Senior Level Senior Engineer, Dev Ops	$102,244
Specialist Level Senior Engineer, Dev Ops	$104,330
Expert Level Senior Engineer, Dev Ops	$104,852

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How Do Senior Engineer, Dev Ops 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 Senior Engineer, Dev Ops. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $113,205.
California: $112,775.
Massachusetts: $111,272.

District of Columbia $113,205

California $112,775

Massachusetts $111,272

Washington $110,863

New Jersey $110,822

Alaska $110,679

Connecticut $109,268

New York $108,696

Hawaii $106,865

Rhode Island $106,007

Maryland $105,424

Minnesota $104,626

Colorado $104,320

Illinois $104,217

Oregon $103,829

Delaware $103,542

New Hampshire $103,363

Virginia $102,960

Pennsylvania $101,784

Nevada $101,191

North Dakota $100,997

Michigan $100,690

Wisconsin $100,577

Vermont $100,352

Texas $99,729

Maine $99,688

Arizona $99,627

Ohio $99,555

Georgia $98,614

Indiana $98,144

Wyoming $98,052

Utah $97,909

Iowa $97,848

Kansas $97,357

Louisiana $97,214

North Carolina $97,162

Missouri $97,142

Florida $96,743

Montana $96,529

Nebraska $96,324

Kentucky $96,212

South Carolina $95,803

Tennessee $95,547

Idaho $95,445

New Mexico $94,698

Oklahoma $94,535

Alabama $93,932

South Dakota $92,919

Arkansas $92,367

West Virginia $92,071

Mississippi $91,181

Top Paying Cities for Senior Engineer, Dev Ops

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:

San Jose: $128,960
San Francisco: $127,693
Oakland: $124,860

San Jose, CA $128,960

San Francisco, CA $127,693

Oakland, CA $124,860

New York, NY $118,491

Queens Village, NY $117,724

Paramus, NJ $116,906

Passaic, NJ $116,804

Bergenfield, NJ $116,701

Stamford, CT $116,548

Huntington, NY $116,446

Newark, NJ $115,781

Bridgeport, CT $115,577

New Brunswick, NJ $115,239

Vallejo, CA $115,025

Middlesex, NJ $114,963

Somerset, NJ $114,871

Petaluma, CA $114,636

Santa Cruz, CA $114,237

Boston, MA $114,033

Monterey, CA $113,522

Fairbanks, AK $113,450

Los Angeles, CA $113,256

Washington, DC $113,205

Seattle, WA $113,021

Santa Rosa, CA $113,000

Juneau, AK $112,704

Orange, CA $112,366

Anchorage, AK $112,182

Anaheim, CA $112,111

Santa Ana, CA $111,957

Nassau, NY $111,896

Long Beach, CA $111,855

Danbury, CT $111,824

Santa Maria, CA $111,477

Everett, WA $111,456

Bremerton, WA $110,955

Trenton, NJ $110,761

Sacramento, CA $110,720

San Diego, CA $110,669

Brockton, MA $110,628

Tacoma, WA $110,587

Santa Barbara, CA $110,444

Lowell, MA $110,035

New Suffolk, NY $109,994

Nashua, NH $109,871

Lompoc, CA $109,708

Ventura, CA $109,606

Stockton, CA $109,575

New Haven, CT $109,370

Atlantic City, NJ $109,105

Hartford, CT $108,880

Modesto, CA $108,829

Poughkeepsie, NY $108,604

New Britain, CT $108,552

Olympia, WA $108,409

Kennewick, WA $108,409

New London, CT $108,389

Norwich, CT $108,358

Lawrence, MA $108,307

Bakersfield, CA $108,021

Riverside, CA $107,878

New Bedford, MA $107,878

Richland, WA $107,775

Portsmouth, NH $107,694

Vineland, NJ $107,673

San Bernardino, CA $107,591

Boulder, CO $107,305

Worcester, MA $107,223

Portland, OR $107,131

Saint Paul, MN $107,009

Minneapolis, MN $107,009

Philadelphia, PA $106,865

Honolulu, HI $106,324

Springfield, MA $105,966

Providence, RI $105,955

Chicago, IL $105,659

Bellingham, WA $105,536

Baltimore, MD $105,424

Chico, CA $105,168

Wilmington, DE $104,994

Pittsfield, MA $104,892

Manchester, NH $104,698

Spokane, WA $104,248

Denver, CO $104,238

Albany, NY $103,757

Troy, NY $103,716

Schenectady, NY $103,502

Burlington, VT $103,277

Portland, ME $102,919

Salem, OR $102,837

Yakima, WA $102,817

Ann Arbor, MI $102,786

Rochester, MN $102,500

Fresno, CA $102,448

Reno, NV $102,448

Milwaukee, WI $102,356

Detroit, MI $102,254

Allentown, PA $102,224

Carson City, NV $102,213

Houston, TX $102,060

Colorado Springs, CO $102,050

Syracuse, NY $101,999

Eugene, OR $101,804

Bismarck, ND $101,682

Gary, IN $101,682

Galveston, TX $101,682

Springfield, OR $101,600

Medford, OR $101,354

Fort Collins, CO $101,314

Austin, TX $101,232

Mesa, AZ $101,017

Phoenix, AZ $100,997

Dallas, TX $100,966

Reading, PA $100,905

Saint Cloud, MN $100,864

Concord, NH $100,772

Madison, WI $100,731

Utica, NY $100,455

Raleigh, NC $100,373

Las Vegas, NV $100,363

Rochester, NY $100,291

Des Moines, IA $100,281

Atlanta, GA $100,117

Battle Creek, MI $100,087

Salt Lake City, UT $100,056

Lancaster, PA $99,903

Champaign, IL $99,882

Harrisburg, PA $99,759

Durham, NC $99,667

Kansas City, MO $99,657

Kansas City, KS $99,637

Fort Worth, TX $99,627

Boca Raton, FL $99,586

Cleveland, OH $99,575

Columbus, OH $99,555

Pittsburgh, PA $99,545

Richmond, VA $99,504

Indianapolis, IN $99,483

Cincinnati, OH $99,350

Petersburg, VA $99,197

Billings, MT $98,972

Lansing, MI $98,972

Huntsville, AL $98,972

Lebanon, PA $98,962

Dayton, OH $98,952

Pueblo, CO $98,952

Appleton, WI $98,921

Buffalo, NY $98,880

Racine, WI $98,829

Charlotte, NC $98,819

Saint Louis, MO $98,788

Springfield, IL $98,747

Elkhart, IN $98,727

York, PA $98,727

Gastonia, NC $98,717

Benton Harbor, MI $98,717

Beaumont, TX $98,655

Lorain, OH $98,635

Toledo, OH $98,594

Binghamton, NY $98,543

Rock Hill, SC $98,533

Rockford, IL $98,481

Fargo, ND $98,430

Elyria, OH $98,430

Flagstaff, AZ $98,359

Fort Lauderdale, FL $98,297

Miami, FL $98,236

Duluth, MN $98,072

Bangor, ME $97,940

Cedar Rapids, IA $97,827

Louisville, KY $97,776

Grand Rapids, MI $97,755

Hialeah, FL $97,745

Casper, WY $97,602

Scranton, PA $97,479

New Orleans, LA $97,449

Virginia Beach, VA $97,439

Akron, OH $97,387

Peoria, IL $97,254

Sarasota, FL $97,234

Green Bay, WI $97,162

Baton Rouge, LA $97,111

Charleston, SC $97,091

Nashville, TN $97,060

Jamestown, NY $97,040

Davenport, IA $97,040

Tucson, AZ $96,989

Cheyenne, WY $96,958

Saint Petersburg, FL $96,927

Tampa, FL $96,907

Omaha, NE $96,886

Port Arthur, TX $96,846

Evansville, IN $96,846

Bradenton, FL $96,805

Santa Fe, NM $96,621

Orlando, FL $96,518

Clearwater, FL $96,406

Canton, OH $96,191

La Crosse, WI $96,191

Grand Forks, ND $96,160

Albuquerque, NM $96,130

Tulsa, OK $96,130

Newport News, VA $96,120

High Point, NC $96,089

Ogden, UT $96,048

Corpus Christi, TX $95,966

Laramie, WY $95,905

Norfolk, VA $95,905

Rock Island, IL $95,844

Saginaw, MI $95,823

Jacksonville, FL $95,813

Salisbury, NC $95,792

Memphis, TN $95,772

Moline, IL $95,721

Fort Myers, FL $95,690

Waterloo, IA $95,557

Spartanburg, SC $95,455

Lincoln, NE $95,404

Fort Wayne, IN $95,383

Birmingham, AL $95,271

Cedar Falls, IA $95,251

Provo, UT $95,240

Springfield, OH $95,230

San Antonio, TX $95,210

Greensboro, NC $95,169

South Bend, IN $95,158

Winston Salem, NC $95,148

Boise, ID $95,118

Savannah, GA $95,046

Muskegon, MI $94,862

Lima, OH $94,739

Lake Charles, LA $94,698

Anderson, IN $94,678

Lexington, KY $94,647

Augusta, GA $94,617

Greenville, SC $94,617

Wichita, KS $94,525

Tuscaloosa, AL $94,525

Columbia, SC $94,433

Bloomington, IN $94,177

Roanoke, VA $94,116

Asheville, NC $93,983

Knoxville, TN $93,809

Shreveport, LA $93,799

Wilmington, NC $93,666

Frankfort, KY $93,471

Oklahoma City, OK $93,400

Chillicothe, OH $93,359

Longview, TX $93,349

Topeka, KS $93,318

Mobile, AL $93,165

Terre Haute, IN $93,124

Erie, PA $93,114

Altoona, PA $93,062

Melbourne, FL $93,032

Amarillo, TX $92,991

Killeen, TX $92,960

Fayetteville, AR $92,878

Sioux Falls, SD $92,807

Chattanooga, TN $92,746

Idaho Falls, ID $92,735

Gainesville, FL $92,521

Portsmouth, OH $92,469

Little Rock, AR $92,449

Lynchburg, VA $92,449

Lafayette, LA $92,408

Youngstown, OH $92,408

Temple, TX $92,367

Daytona Beach, FL $92,347

Clarksville, TN $92,337

Pensacola, FL $92,326

Hopkinsville, KY $92,020

Charleston, WV $92,009

Florence, SC $91,958

Sioux City, IA $91,897

Macon, GA $91,600

Tallahassee, FL $91,590

Fayetteville, NC $91,570

Waco, TX $91,549

Wichita Falls, TX $91,549

Pine Bluff, AR $91,508

Vincennes, IN $91,314

Lubbock, TX $91,273

Great Falls, MT $91,212

Alamogordo, NM $91,202

Abilene, TX $91,120

Rapid City, SD $90,987

Monroe, LA $90,987

Albany, GA $90,926

Huntington, WV $90,915

Jackson, MS $90,905

Greenville, MS $90,895

Parkersburg, WV $90,793

Montgomery, AL $90,772

Johnstown, PA $90,752

Springfield, MO $90,670

Biloxi, MS $90,619

Sumter, SC $90,404

Columbus, GA $90,394

Twin Falls, ID $90,333

Pascagoula, MS $90,200

Kingsport, TN $89,934

Gulfport, MS $89,903

Alexandria, LA $89,566

Fort Smith, AR $89,310

El Paso, TX $89,034

Helena, MT $88,901

Las Cruces, NM $88,574

Harlingen, TX $88,288

Pocatello, ID $88,196

Florence, AL $88,165

Brownsville, TX $88,145

Dothan, AL $87,981

Mcallen, TX $87,930

Columbus, MS $87,173

Altus, OK $86,703

Lawton, OK $86,509

Pierre, SD $86,141

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Engineer, Dev Ops's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Team Development (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): Building and developing effective teams to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.
Jenkins (Mentioned in 3.11% Job Postings): Jenkins is an open source automation server. It helps automate the parts of software development related to building, testing, and deploying, facilitating continuous integration and continuous delivery.
Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.17% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Team Development	1.78%
Jenkins	3.11%
Computer Science	2.17%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Senior Engineer, Dev Ops's salary.

Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Agility: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Microservices: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Products and Services	$107,356	5%
Agility	$106,334	4%
Microservices	$106,334	4%
Insight	$105,311	3%
Dedication	$105,311	3%
Kubernetes	$104,289	2%

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Senior Engineer, Dev Ops Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Engineer, Dev Ops'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 January 01, 2026

$98,942

Average $102,244/year

$109,337

$8,245

Average $8,520/month

$9,111

$1,903

Average $1,966/week

$2,103

$48

Average $49/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,337	$9,111	$2,103	$53
Average	$102,244	$8,520	$1,966	$49
25th Percentile	$98,942	$8,245	$1,903	$48

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Salary Trends for Senior Engineer, Dev Ops

Salaries for a Senior Engineer, Dev Ops can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $109,355 in 2023 to around $109,117 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Engineer, Dev Ops salary trends, .

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2024

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