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: a DevOps Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $83,739, a Senior Engineer, Dev Ops (2-4 years)earns $101,675, a DevOps Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $136,195, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $152,337, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $168,327,

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 $113,150, California $112,721, Massachusetts $111,219. 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: $169,034; Senior Software Dev Engineer: $147,745; Dev Lead: $138,211; Dev Ops: $106,526; Salesforce Dev: $102,654.

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 April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Engineer, Dev Ops in the United States is $102,195 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): $115,708
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,866 to $109,268
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,834

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Senior Engineer, Dev Ops Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,268	$9,106	$2,101	$53
Average	$102,195	$8,516	$1,965	$49
25th Percentile	$98,866	$8,239	$1,901	$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): $83,739
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,675
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $136,195
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,337
Expert (over 8 years): $168,327

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level Senior Engineer, Dev Ops	$83,739
Senior En... Level Senior Engineer, Dev Ops	$101,675
DevOps En... Level Senior Engineer, Dev Ops	$136,195
DevOps En... Level Senior Engineer, Dev Ops	$152,337
DevOps En... Level Senior Engineer, Dev Ops	$168,327

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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: $113,150.
California: $112,721.
Massachusetts: $111,219.

District of Columbia $113,150

California $112,721

Massachusetts $111,219

Washington $110,810

New Jersey $110,769

Alaska $110,626

Connecticut $109,216

New York $108,644

Hawaii $106,814

Rhode Island $105,956

Maryland $105,373

Minnesota $104,576

Colorado $104,270

Illinois $104,167

Oregon $103,779

Delaware $103,493

New Hampshire $103,313

Virginia $102,910

Pennsylvania $101,735

Nevada $101,142

North Dakota $100,948

Michigan $100,642

Wisconsin $100,529

Vermont $100,304

Texas $99,681

Maine $99,640

Arizona $99,579

Ohio $99,507

Georgia $98,567

Indiana $98,097

Wyoming $98,005

Utah $97,862

Iowa $97,801

Kansas $97,310

Louisiana $97,167

North Carolina $97,116

Missouri $97,095

Florida $96,697

Montana $96,482

Nebraska $96,278

Kentucky $96,165

South Carolina $95,757

Tennessee $95,501

Idaho $95,399

New Mexico $94,653

Oklahoma $94,489

Alabama $93,887

South Dakota $92,875

Arkansas $92,323

West Virginia $92,027

Mississippi $91,138

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: $128,899
San Francisco: $127,631
Oakland: $124,801

San Jose, CA $128,899

San Francisco, CA $127,631

Oakland, CA $124,801

New York, NY $118,434

Queens Village, NY $117,667

Paramus, NJ $116,850

Passaic, NJ $116,748

Bergenfield, NJ $116,645

Stamford, CT $116,492

Huntington, NY $116,390

Newark, NJ $115,726

Bridgeport, CT $115,521

New Brunswick, NJ $115,184

Vallejo, CA $114,969

Middlesex, NJ $114,908

Somerset, NJ $114,816

Petaluma, CA $114,581

Santa Cruz, CA $114,182

Boston, MA $113,978

Monterey, CA $113,467

Fairbanks, AK $113,396

Los Angeles, CA $113,201

Washington, DC $113,150

Seattle, WA $112,966

Santa Rosa, CA $112,946

Juneau, AK $112,650

Orange, CA $112,312

Anchorage, AK $112,128

Anaheim, CA $112,057

Santa Ana, CA $111,904

Nassau, NY $111,842

Long Beach, CA $111,801

Danbury, CT $111,771

Santa Maria, CA $111,423

Everett, WA $111,403

Bremerton, WA $110,902

Trenton, NJ $110,708

Sacramento, CA $110,667

San Diego, CA $110,616

Brockton, MA $110,575

Tacoma, WA $110,534

Santa Barbara, CA $110,391

Lowell, MA $109,982

New Suffolk, NY $109,941

Nashua, NH $109,819

Lompoc, CA $109,655

Ventura, CA $109,553

Stockton, CA $109,522

New Haven, CT $109,318

Atlantic City, NJ $109,052

Hartford, CT $108,827

Modesto, CA $108,776

Poughkeepsie, NY $108,552

New Britain, CT $108,500

Olympia, WA $108,357

Kennewick, WA $108,357

New London, CT $108,337

Norwich, CT $108,306

Lawrence, MA $108,255

Bakersfield, CA $107,969

Riverside, CA $107,826

New Bedford, MA $107,826

Richland, WA $107,724

Portsmouth, NH $107,642

Vineland, NJ $107,622

San Bernardino, CA $107,540

Boulder, CO $107,254

Worcester, MA $107,172

Portland, OR $107,080

Saint Paul, MN $106,957

Minneapolis, MN $106,957

Philadelphia, PA $106,814

Honolulu, HI $106,273

Springfield, MA $105,915

Providence, RI $105,905

Chicago, IL $105,608

Bellingham, WA $105,486

Baltimore, MD $105,373

Chico, CA $105,118

Wilmington, DE $104,944

Pittsfield, MA $104,842

Manchester, NH $104,648

Spokane, WA $104,198

Denver, CO $104,188

Albany, NY $103,707

Troy, NY $103,667

Schenectady, NY $103,452

Burlington, VT $103,227

Portland, ME $102,869

Salem, OR $102,788

Yakima, WA $102,767

Ann Arbor, MI $102,737

Rochester, MN $102,450

Fresno, CA $102,399

Reno, NV $102,399

Milwaukee, WI $102,307

Detroit, MI $102,205

Allentown, PA $102,175

Carson City, NV $102,164

Houston, TX $102,011

Colorado Springs, CO $102,001

Syracuse, NY $101,950

Eugene, OR $101,756

Bismarck, ND $101,633

Gary, IN $101,633

Galveston, TX $101,633

Springfield, OR $101,551

Medford, OR $101,306

Fort Collins, CO $101,265

Austin, TX $101,183

Mesa, AZ $100,969

Phoenix, AZ $100,948

Dallas, TX $100,918

Reading, PA $100,856

Saint Cloud, MN $100,815

Concord, NH $100,723

Madison, WI $100,683

Utica, NY $100,407

Raleigh, NC $100,325

Las Vegas, NV $100,315

Rochester, NY $100,243

Des Moines, IA $100,233

Atlanta, GA $100,069

Battle Creek, MI $100,039

Salt Lake City, UT $100,008

Lancaster, PA $99,855

Champaign, IL $99,834

Harrisburg, PA $99,712

Durham, NC $99,620

Kansas City, MO $99,609

Kansas City, KS $99,589

Fort Worth, TX $99,579

Boca Raton, FL $99,538

Cleveland, OH $99,528

Columbus, OH $99,507

Pittsburgh, PA $99,497

Richmond, VA $99,456

Indianapolis, IN $99,436

Cincinnati, OH $99,303

Petersburg, VA $99,150

Billings, MT $98,925

Lansing, MI $98,925

Huntsville, AL $98,925

Lebanon, PA $98,915

Dayton, OH $98,904

Pueblo, CO $98,904

Appleton, WI $98,874

Buffalo, NY $98,833

Racine, WI $98,782

Charlotte, NC $98,771

Saint Louis, MO $98,741

Springfield, IL $98,700

Elkhart, IN $98,679

York, PA $98,679

Gastonia, NC $98,669

Benton Harbor, MI $98,669

Beaumont, TX $98,608

Lorain, OH $98,588

Toledo, OH $98,547

Binghamton, NY $98,496

Rock Hill, SC $98,485

Rockford, IL $98,434

Fargo, ND $98,383

Elyria, OH $98,383

Flagstaff, AZ $98,312

Fort Lauderdale, FL $98,250

Miami, FL $98,189

Duluth, MN $98,025

Bangor, ME $97,893

Cedar Rapids, IA $97,780

Louisville, KY $97,729

Grand Rapids, MI $97,709

Hialeah, FL $97,698

Casper, WY $97,555

Scranton, PA $97,433

New Orleans, LA $97,402

Virginia Beach, VA $97,392

Akron, OH $97,341

Peoria, IL $97,208

Sarasota, FL $97,187

Green Bay, WI $97,116

Baton Rouge, LA $97,065

Charleston, SC $97,044

Nashville, TN $97,014

Jamestown, NY $96,993

Davenport, IA $96,993

Tucson, AZ $96,942

Cheyenne, WY $96,912

Saint Petersburg, FL $96,881

Tampa, FL $96,860

Omaha, NE $96,840

Port Arthur, TX $96,799

Evansville, IN $96,799

Bradenton, FL $96,758

Santa Fe, NM $96,574

Orlando, FL $96,472

Clearwater, FL $96,360

Canton, OH $96,145

La Crosse, WI $96,145

Grand Forks, ND $96,114

Albuquerque, NM $96,084

Tulsa, OK $96,084

Newport News, VA $96,074

High Point, NC $96,043

Ogden, UT $96,002

Corpus Christi, TX $95,920

Laramie, WY $95,859

Norfolk, VA $95,859

Rock Island, IL $95,798

Saginaw, MI $95,777

Jacksonville, FL $95,767

Salisbury, NC $95,746

Memphis, TN $95,726

Moline, IL $95,675

Fort Myers, FL $95,644

Waterloo, IA $95,511

Spartanburg, SC $95,409

Lincoln, NE $95,358

Fort Wayne, IN $95,338

Birmingham, AL $95,225

Cedar Falls, IA $95,205

Provo, UT $95,195

Springfield, OH $95,184

San Antonio, TX $95,164

Greensboro, NC $95,123

South Bend, IN $95,113

Winston Salem, NC $95,103

Boise, ID $95,072

Savannah, GA $95,000

Muskegon, MI $94,817

Lima, OH $94,694

Lake Charles, LA $94,653

Anderson, IN $94,633

Lexington, KY $94,602

Augusta, GA $94,571

Greenville, SC $94,571

Wichita, KS $94,479

Tuscaloosa, AL $94,479

Columbia, SC $94,387

Bloomington, IN $94,132

Roanoke, VA $94,070

Asheville, NC $93,938

Knoxville, TN $93,764

Shreveport, LA $93,754

Wilmington, NC $93,621

Frankfort, KY $93,427

Oklahoma City, OK $93,355

Chillicothe, OH $93,314

Longview, TX $93,304

Topeka, KS $93,273

Mobile, AL $93,120

Terre Haute, IN $93,079

Erie, PA $93,069

Altoona, PA $93,018

Melbourne, FL $92,987

Amarillo, TX $92,946

Killeen, TX $92,916

Fayetteville, AR $92,834

Sioux Falls, SD $92,762

Chattanooga, TN $92,701

Idaho Falls, ID $92,691

Gainesville, FL $92,476

Portsmouth, OH $92,425

Little Rock, AR $92,405

Lynchburg, VA $92,405

Lafayette, LA $92,364

Youngstown, OH $92,364

Temple, TX $92,323

Daytona Beach, FL $92,303

Clarksville, TN $92,292

Pensacola, FL $92,282

Hopkinsville, KY $91,976

Charleston, WV $91,965

Florence, SC $91,914

Sioux City, IA $91,853

Macon, GA $91,557

Tallahassee, FL $91,546

Fayetteville, NC $91,526

Waco, TX $91,505

Wichita Falls, TX $91,505

Pine Bluff, AR $91,465

Vincennes, IN $91,270

Lubbock, TX $91,229

Great Falls, MT $91,168

Alamogordo, NM $91,158

Abilene, TX $91,076

Rapid City, SD $90,943

Monroe, LA $90,943

Albany, GA $90,882

Huntington, WV $90,872

Jackson, MS $90,862

Greenville, MS $90,851

Parkersburg, WV $90,749

Montgomery, AL $90,729

Johnstown, PA $90,708

Springfield, MO $90,627

Biloxi, MS $90,575

Sumter, SC $90,361

Columbus, GA $90,351

Twin Falls, ID $90,289

Pascagoula, MS $90,156

Kingsport, TN $89,891

Gulfport, MS $89,860

Alexandria, LA $89,523

Fort Smith, AR $89,267

El Paso, TX $88,991

Helena, MT $88,859

Las Cruces, NM $88,532

Harlingen, TX $88,245

Pocatello, ID $88,153

Florence, AL $88,123

Brownsville, TX $88,102

Dothan, AL $87,939

Mcallen, TX $87,888

Columbus, MS $87,131

Altus, OK $86,661

Lawton, OK $86,467

Pierre, SD $86,099

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	$107,305	5%
Agility	$106,283	4%
Microservices	$106,283	4%
Insight	$105,261	3%
Dedication	$105,261	3%
Kubernetes	$104,239	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 April 01, 2026

$98,866

Average $102,195/year

$109,268

$8,239

Average $8,516/month

$9,106

$1,901

Average $1,965/week

$2,101

$48

Average $49/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,268	$9,106	$2,101	$53
Average	$102,195	$8,516	$1,965	$49
25th Percentile	$98,866	$8,239	$1,901	$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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$109,355

2024

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2025

$109,117

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2024	$109,885
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