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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for DevOps SRE?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for DevOps SRE roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A DevOps SRE's salary?

A DevOps SRE's salary grows with experience: a DevOps Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $87,579, a DevOps SRE (2-4 years)earns $106,282, a DevOps Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $142,482, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $159,379, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $176,092,

What are the highest paying states for a DevOps SRE?

DevOps SRE salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for DevOps SRE roles are District of Columbia $115,926, California $115,486, Massachusetts $113,947. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of DevOps SRE roles make?

Salaries for DevOps SRE level roles vary by specialization: Sr Sre: $194,380; Director, DevOps: $194,283; Sre Manager: $179,754; Principal Sre: $179,357; DevOps Manager: $158,700.

DevOps SRE Salary in Colorado

How much does a DevOps SRE make in Colorado?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a DevOps SRE in Colorado is $106,827 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,996
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,437 to $114,244
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,350

10% $100,350

50% (Median) $106,827

90% $120,996

DevOps SRE Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,244	$9,520	$2,197	$55
Average	$106,827	$8,902	$2,054	$51
25th Percentile	$103,437	$8,620	$1,989	$50

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Key Factors That Influence DevOps SRE Salaries

A DevOps SRE'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 SRE Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a DevOps SRE'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): $87,579
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,282
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $142,482
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $159,379
Expert (over 8 years): $176,092

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level DevOps SRE	$87,579
DevOps SR... Level DevOps SRE	$106,282
DevOps En... Level DevOps SRE	$142,482
DevOps En... Level DevOps SRE	$159,379
DevOps En... Level DevOps SRE	$176,092

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

District of Columbia: $115,926.
California: $115,486.
Massachusetts: $113,947.

District of Columbia $115,926 California $115,486 Massachusetts $113,947 Washington $113,528 New Jersey $113,486 Alaska $113,340 Connecticut $111,895 New York $111,309

Hawaii $109,435 Rhode Island $108,555 Maryland $107,958 Minnesota $107,142 Colorado $106,827 Illinois $106,723 Oregon $106,325 Delaware $106,032

New Hampshire $105,847 Virginia $105,435 Pennsylvania $104,231 Nevada $103,624 North Dakota $103,425 Michigan $103,111 Wisconsin $102,995 Vermont $102,765

Texas $102,126 Maine $102,084 Arizona $102,022 Ohio $101,948 Georgia $100,985 Indiana $100,503 Wyoming $100,409 Utah $100,263

Iowa $100,200 Kansas $99,697 Louisiana $99,551 North Carolina $99,498 Missouri $99,477 Florida $99,069 Montana $98,849 Nebraska $98,640

Kentucky $98,525 South Carolina $98,106 Tennessee $97,844 Idaho $97,739 New Mexico $96,975 Oklahoma $96,807 Alabama $96,190 South Dakota $95,153

Arkansas $94,588 West Virginia $94,284 Mississippi $93,373

Top Paying Cities for DevOps SREs

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:

Glen Haven: $104,736
Hygiene: $108,376
Johnstown: $104,969

Glen Haven, CO $104,736

Hygiene, CO $108,376

Johnstown, CO $104,969

Laporte, CO $103,806

Livermore, CO $103,469

Loveland, CO $104,641

Lyons, CO $108,185

Masonville, CO $103,872

Mead, CO $106,162

Milliken, CO $104,823

Niwot, CO $109,226

Red Feather Lakes, CO $103,753

Severance, CO $103,954

Timnath, CO $103,820

Wellington, CO $103,239

Windsor, CO $103,970

Brighton, CO $106,547

Ault, CO $103,772

Briggsdale, CO $103,801

Carr, CO $102,015

Eastlake, CO $106,824

Eaton, CO $104,100

Evans, CO $104,630

Fort Lupton, CO $106,243

Galeton, CO $104,110

Gilcrest, CO $105,201

Gill, CO $104,281

Greeley, CO $104,372

Henderson, CO $106,712

Hudson, CO $105,894

Keenesburg, CO $105,383

Kersey, CO $104,294

La Salle, CO $105,020

Lucerne, CO $104,260

Nunn, CO $103,442

Orchard, CO $103,788

Pierce, CO $103,838

Ohio City, CO $104,906

Parlin, CO $104,413

Penrose, CO $103,501

Pitkin, CO $104,776

Poncha Springs, CO $104,066

Powderhorn, CO $104,195

Rockvale, CO $103,031

Sargents, CO $103,891

Twin Lakes, CO $107,322

Westcliffe, CO $103,089

Wetmore, CO $102,426

Durango, CO $104,487

Cahone, CO $104,230

Cortez, CO $104,151

Dolores, CO $104,399

Dove Creek, CO $104,126

Egnar, CO $104,184

Hesperus, CO $103,574

Lewis, CO $104,414

Mancos, CO $104,149

Marvel, CO $103,571

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $103,610

Pleasant View, CO $103,930

Rico, CO $104,425

Towaoc, CO $103,717

Yellow Jacket, CO $104,289

Montrose, CO $104,815

Austin, CO $104,951

Bedrock, CO $104,158

Cedaredge, CO $105,058

Cory, CO $104,926

Crawford, CO $104,629

Delta, CO $104,813

Eckert, CO $104,977

Hotchkiss, CO $104,912

Lazear, CO $104,834

Naturita, CO $104,369

Norwood, CO $104,410

Nucla, CO $104,529

Olathe, CO $104,698

Ophir, CO $104,523

Ouray, CO $104,506

Paonia, CO $105,394

Paradox, CO $104,215

Placerville, CO $104,427

Redvale, CO $104,459

Ridgway, CO $104,492

Silverton, CO $104,316

Somerset, CO $105,713

Telluride, CO $104,543

Grand Junction, CO $105,460

Platteville, CO $105,435

Roggen, CO $104,347

Weldona, CO $103,542

Wiggins, CO $104,096

Fort Morgan, CO $103,584

Log Lane Village, CO $103,923

Akron, CO $102,833

Amherst, CO $102,503

Atwood, CO $103,193

Brush, CO $103,186

Crook, CO $102,900

Eckley, CO $102,576

Fleming, CO $103,097

Grover, CO $103,015

Haxtun, CO $103,076

Hereford, CO $102,358

Hillrose, CO $103,287

Holyoke, CO $102,764

Idalia, CO $102,249

Iliff, CO $103,170

Julesburg, CO $102,755

Lindon, CO $102,392

Merino, CO $103,283

New Raymer, CO $103,260

Otis, CO $102,925

Ovid, CO $102,790

Padroni, CO $102,908

Paoli, CO $103,077

Peetz, CO $102,880

Sedgwick, CO $102,828

Snyder, CO $103,206

Sterling, CO $103,370

Stoneham, CO $103,265

Vernon, CO $102,346

Woodrow, CO $102,606

Wray, CO $102,550

Yuma, CO $102,894

Anton, CO $102,418

Arapahoe, CO $101,611

Arriba, CO $101,980

Bethune, CO $102,131

Burlington, CO $102,035

Calhan, CO $103,650

Cascade, CO $104,502

Cheyenne Wells, CO $101,759

Cope, CO $102,370

Cripple Creek, CO $104,305

Divide, CO $104,361

Flagler, CO $102,084

Florissant, CO $104,276

Fountain, CO $103,640

Genoa, CO $102,049

Green Mountain Falls, CO $104,476

Guffey, CO $104,164

Hugo, CO $101,424

Joes, CO $102,472

Karval, CO $100,835

Kirk, CO $102,387

Kit Carson, CO $101,632

Limon, CO $102,664

Lake George, CO $104,433

Manitou Springs, CO $104,502

Matheson, CO $102,589

Peyton, CO $104,139

Ramah, CO $101,926

Rush, CO $102,169

Seibert, CO $102,042

Simla, CO $103,056

Stratton, CO $102,143

U S A F Academy, CO $104,496

Victor, CO $104,258

Vona, CO $102,101

Wild Horse, CO $101,436

Woodland Park, CO $104,416

Yoder, CO $102,563

Colorado Springs, CO $104,503

Clifton, CO $105,394

Fruita, CO $105,132

Gateway, CO $104,392

Glade Park, CO $104,753

Loma, CO $105,170

Mack, CO $104,890

Palisade, CO $105,204

Whitewater, CO $104,746

Glenwood Springs, CO $106,477

Dinosaur, CO $104,718

Aspen, CO $108,471

Snowmass Village, CO $108,467

Avon, CO $107,493

Basalt, CO $108,126

Carbondale, CO $107,724

Collbran, CO $105,100

Craig, CO $105,872

De Beque, CO $105,087

Eagle, CO $107,054

Edwards, CO $107,283

Parachute, CO $105,635

Battlement Mesa, CO $105,538

Gypsum, CO $106,521

Hamilton, CO $106,323

Hayden, CO $106,022

Maybell, CO $104,849

Meeker, CO $106,332

Meredith, CO $107,771

Mesa, CO $105,049

Minturn, CO $107,166

Molina, CO $104,986

New Castle, CO $106,109

Rangely, CO $105,144

Red Cliff, CO $107,152

Rifle, CO $105,846

Silt, CO $105,803

Slater, CO $105,368

Snowmass, CO $108,249

Wolcott, CO $107,117

Woody Creek, CO $108,464

Vail, CO $107,625

Pueblo, CO $101,331

Colorado City, CO $102,024

Aguilar, CO $102,469

Arlington, CO $100,665

Avondale, CO $101,602

Beulah, CO $102,030

Boncarbo, CO $102,519

Boone, CO $101,931

Branson, CO $101,680

Campo, CO $101,303

Cheraw, CO $101,498

Crowley, CO $101,715

Eads, CO $101,570

Fort Lyon, CO $101,458

Fowler, CO $101,749

Gardner, CO $102,745

Granada, CO $101,799

Hartman, CO $101,993

Hasty, CO $101,681

Haswell, CO $101,080

Hoehne, CO $102,354

Holly, CO $101,672

Kim, CO $101,576

La Junta, CO $101,642

Lamar, CO $101,951

Las Animas, CO $101,585

La Veta, CO $102,924

Mc Clave, CO $101,697

Manzanola, CO $101,563

Model, CO $101,718

Olney Springs, CO $101,389

Ordway, CO $100,885

Pritchett, CO $101,581

Rocky Ford, CO $101,416

Rye, CO $102,180

Sheridan Lake, CO $101,610

Springfield, CO $101,789

Sugar City, CO $100,614

Swink, CO $101,540

Trinchera, CO $101,915

Trinidad, CO $102,357

Two Buttes, CO $101,784

Vilas, CO $101,768

Walsenburg, CO $102,382

Walsh, CO $101,661

Weston, CO $102,713

Wiley, CO $101,604

Alamosa, CO $103,706

Antonito, CO $103,640

Arboles, CO $103,850

Arvada, CO $106,828

Aurora, CO $106,755

Bayfield, CO $104,142

Broomfield, CO $107,298

Commerce City, CO $106,577

Dupont, CO $106,781

Eldorado Springs, CO $109,324

Lafayette, CO $108,354

Louisville, CO $108,488

Westminster, CO $106,779

Wheat Ridge, CO $106,774

Agate, CO $102,991

Bennett, CO $105,668

Byers, CO $104,407

Castle Rock, CO $104,870

Deer Trail, CO $103,718

Elbert, CO $104,207

Elizabeth, CO $105,085

Englewood, CO $106,755

Franktown, CO $104,800

Kiowa, CO $104,329

Larkspur, CO $104,529

Littleton, CO $106,649

Lone Tree, CO $106,368

Louviers, CO $106,220

Monument, CO $104,427

Palmer Lake, CO $104,437

Parker, CO $105,978

Sedalia, CO $104,923

Strasburg, CO $105,332

Watkins, CO $106,123

Denver, CO $106,744

Thornton, CO $106,827

Boulder, CO $109,851

Golden, CO $106,766

Alma, CO $106,165

Bailey, CO $105,924

Black Hawk, CO $107,833

Bond, CO $107,107

Breckenridge, CO $106,392

Buffalo Creek, CO $105,557

Burns, CO $106,419

Central City, CO $107,226

Clark, CO $105,411

Climax, CO $106,514

Coalmont, CO $105,229

Como, CO $104,870

Conifer, CO $106,199

Cowdrey, CO $104,804

Dillon, CO $106,328

Dumont, CO $106,844

Evergreen, CO $106,580

Empire, CO $106,356

Fairplay, CO $104,967

Fraser, CO $106,477

Frisco, CO $106,985

Georgetown, CO $106,277

Granby, CO $106,193

Grand Lake, CO $106,134

Grant, CO $105,379

Hartsel, CO $104,408

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $106,051

Idaho Springs, CO $106,663

Idledale, CO $106,656

Indian Hills, CO $106,601

Jamestown, CO $109,674

Jefferson, CO $105,159

Kittredge, CO $106,612

Kremmling, CO $106,040

Leadville, CO $106,385

Mc Coy, CO $106,402

Morrison, CO $106,578

Nederland, CO $108,676

Oak Creek, CO $106,213

Parshall, CO $106,669

Phippsburg, CO $106,318

Pine, CO $105,685

Pinecliffe, CO $109,187

Rand, CO $105,236

Rollinsville, CO $108,170

Shawnee, CO $105,660

Silver Plume, CO $105,826

Steamboat Springs, CO $106,015

Tabernash, CO $106,725

Toponas, CO $106,278

Walden, CO $105,079

Ward, CO $108,391

Winter Park, CO $106,862

Yampa, CO $106,422

Silverthorne, CO $106,893

Longmont, CO $107,953

Allenspark, CO $107,463

Estes Park, CO $105,850

Bellvue, CO $104,495

Berthoud, CO $105,775

Dacono, CO $107,009

Drake, CO $104,532

Erie, CO $107,488

Firestone, CO $106,743

Fort Collins, CO $103,749

Frederick, CO $106,747

Blanca, CO $103,339

Capulin, CO $103,870

Center, CO $103,785

Chama, CO $102,985

Chimney Rock, CO $103,894

Chromo, CO $103,196

Conejos, CO $103,576

Creede, CO $104,120

Crestone, CO $103,387

Del Norte, CO $103,894

Fort Garland, CO $103,106

San Luis, CO $102,688

Homelake, CO $103,796

Hooper, CO $103,452

Ignacio, CO $103,694

Jaroso, CO $102,914

La Jara, CO $103,743

Manassa, CO $103,638

Moffat, CO $103,523

Monte Vista, CO $103,858

Mosca, CO $103,321

Pagosa Springs, CO $103,885

Romeo, CO $103,943

Saguache, CO $103,880

Sanford, CO $103,361

San Pablo, CO $102,830

South Fork, CO $103,997

Villa Grove, CO $103,662

Salida, CO $104,070

Almont, CO $106,749

Buena Vista, CO $106,586

Canon City, CO $103,606

Cimarron, CO $104,305

Coal Creek, CO $102,991

Coaldale, CO $103,815

Cotopaxi, CO $103,524

Crested Butte, CO $107,310

Florence, CO $102,829

Monarch, CO $104,287

Granite, CO $105,853

Gunnison, CO $104,386

Hillside, CO $103,485

Howard, CO $104,003

Lake City, CO $104,299

Nathrop, CO $104,383

DevOps SRE Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For DevOps SRE roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, DevOps SRE positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view DevOps SRE as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a DevOps SRE

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$133,534	$64.0	25%
Biotechnology	$133,534	$64.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$133,534	$64.0	25%
Financial Services	$133,534	$64.0	25%
Healthcare	$133,534	$64.0	25%

DevOps SRE Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a DevOps SRE'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.

$103,437

Average $106,827/year

$114,244

$8,620

Average $8,902/month

$9,520

$1,989

Average $2,054/week

$2,197

$50

Average $51/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,244	$9,520	$2,197	$55
Average	$106,827	$8,902	$2,054	$51
25th Percentile	$103,437	$8,620	$1,989	$50

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