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 $83,691, a DevOps SRE (2-4 years)earns $101,563, a DevOps Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $136,156, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $152,303, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $168,273,

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 Maine

How much does a DevOps SRE make in Maine?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a DevOps SRE in Maine is $102,084 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,624
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,845 to $109,172
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,895

10% $95,895

50% (Median) $102,084

90% $115,624

DevOps SRE Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,172	$9,098	$2,099	$52
Average	$102,084	$8,507	$1,963	$49
25th Percentile	$98,845	$8,237	$1,901	$48

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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): $83,691
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,563
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $136,156
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,303
Expert (over 8 years): $168,273

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level DevOps SRE	$83,691
DevOps SR... Level DevOps SRE	$101,563
DevOps En... Level DevOps SRE	$136,156
DevOps En... Level DevOps SRE	$152,303
DevOps En... Level DevOps SRE	$168,273

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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:

Freedom: $100,468
Harmony: $100,424
Hartland: $100,555

Freedom, ME $100,468

Harmony, ME $100,424

Hartland, ME $100,555

Hinckley, ME $100,650

Jackman, ME $100,163

Kingfield, ME $100,734

Liberty, ME $100,652

Madison, ME $100,868

Monroe, ME $100,322

Morrill, ME $100,496

Newport, ME $100,336

New Portland, ME $100,890

New Sharon, ME $100,767

New Vineyard, ME $100,829

Norridgewock, ME $100,831

North Anson, ME $100,891

North Vassalboro, ME $101,072

Oakland, ME $100,865

Oquossoc, ME $100,528

Palmyra, ME $100,400

Phillips, ME $100,568

Pittsfield, ME $100,563

Plymouth, ME $100,348

Rangeley, ME $100,592

Portland, ME $105,393

Falmouth, ME $105,154

South Portland, ME $105,393

Cape Elizabeth, ME $105,184

Peaks Island, ME $105,285

Cumberland Foreside, ME $105,051

Auburn, ME $103,163

Andover, ME $100,564

Bethel, ME $100,734

Bryant Pond, ME $101,109

Buckfield, ME $101,560

Canton, ME $100,923

Durham, ME $103,815

Danville, ME $103,474

Dixfield, ME $100,714

Dryden, ME $100,830

East Andover, ME $100,595

East Dixfield, ME $100,877

East Livermore, ME $101,473

East Poland, ME $103,285

Stoneham, ME $101,155

East Wilton, ME $101,066

Greene, ME $102,372

Hanover, ME $100,648

Hebron, ME $102,279

Jay, ME $100,898

Lewiston, ME $103,107

Lisbon, ME $103,434

Lisbon Falls, ME $103,275

Livermore, ME $101,307

Livermore Falls, ME $101,241

Greenwood, ME $101,243

Mechanic Falls, ME $102,978

Mexico, ME $100,812

Minot, ME $102,594

Monmouth, ME $102,047

New Gloucester, ME $103,884

Newry, ME $100,461

North Jay, ME $100,849

Leeds, ME $101,800

North Monmouth, ME $101,897

North Turner, ME $101,728

North Waterford, ME $101,624

Norway, ME $101,949

Oxford, ME $102,496

Paris, ME $102,151

Poland, ME $103,302

Roxbury, ME $100,495

Rumford, ME $100,754

Sabattus, ME $102,656

South Paris, ME $102,011

Turner, ME $102,014

Wayne, ME $101,550

Weld, ME $100,569

West Bethel, ME $100,653

Bowdoin, ME $102,643

West Minot, ME $102,447

West Paris, ME $101,605

Peru, ME $100,963

West Poland, ME $103,224

Sumner, ME $101,281

Wilton, ME $100,834

Augusta, ME $101,116

Coopers Mills, ME $101,253

Dresden, ME $102,085

East Winthrop, ME $101,430

Farmingdale, ME $101,710

Gardiner, ME $101,894

Randolph, ME $101,710

Hallowell, ME $101,582

Jefferson, ME $100,906

Kents Hill, ME $101,113

Litchfield, ME $102,195

Manchester, ME $101,312

Mount Vernon, ME $100,869

Whitefield, ME $101,311

Palermo, ME $100,738

Sebasco Estates, ME $103,716

Readfield, ME $101,283

Saint Albans, ME $100,477

South Bristol, ME $102,160

Squirrel Island, ME $102,499

Trevett, ME $102,571

Waldoboro, ME $100,886

Walpole, ME $101,997

Washington, ME $100,633

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $102,681

Southport, ME $102,910

Wiscasset, ME $102,390

Woolwich, ME $102,633

Ellsworth, ME $100,224

Addison, ME $100,101

Gouldsboro, ME $100,190

Bar Harbor, ME $100,380

Beals, ME $100,213

Bernard, ME $100,414

Birch Harbor, ME $100,287

Blue Hill, ME $100,331

Brooklin, ME $100,333

Brooksville, ME $100,331

Calais, ME $100,065

Cherryfield, ME $99,951

Columbia Falls, ME $99,945

Corea, ME $100,196

Cranberry Isles, ME $100,218

Cutler, ME $99,953

Deer Isle, ME $100,425

Dennysville, ME $99,858

East Blue Hill, ME $100,335

East Machias, ME $99,953

Eastport, ME $100,249

Franklin, ME $100,202

Frenchboro, ME $100,162

Grand Lake Stream, ME $99,798

Hancock, ME $100,351

Harborside, ME $100,313

Harrington, ME $100,168

Hulls Cove, ME $100,382

Isle Au Haut, ME $100,162

Islesford, ME $100,370

Jonesboro, ME $100,034

Jonesport, ME $100,125

Little Deer Isle, ME $100,412

Lubec, ME $100,002

Bass Harbor, ME $100,417

Machias, ME $100,053

Machiasport, ME $100,101

Meddybemps, ME $99,797

Milbridge, ME $100,208

Mount Desert, ME $100,305

Northeast Harbor, ME $100,370

Sullivan, ME $100,216

Pembroke, ME $99,952

Perry, ME $100,043

Princeton, ME $99,791

Prospect Harbor, ME $100,297

Robbinston, ME $99,931

Salsbury Cove, ME $100,394

Sargentville, ME $100,360

Seal Cove, ME $100,309

Seal Harbor, ME $100,342

Sedgwick, ME $100,348

Sorrento, ME $100,309

Southwest Harbor, ME $100,397

Steuben, ME $100,153

Stonington, ME $100,434

Sunset, ME $100,088

Surry, ME $100,330

Swans Island, ME $100,240

Wesley, ME $99,667

Whiting, ME $99,924

Winter Harbor, ME $100,210

Baileyville, ME $99,894

Houlton, ME $99,686

Ashland, ME $99,541

Benedicta, ME $99,321

Blaine, ME $99,661

Bridgewater, ME $99,425

Caribou, ME $99,866

Clayton Lake, ME $99,685

Crouseville, ME $99,750

Eagle Lake, ME $99,653

Easton, ME $99,764

Estcourt Station, ME $99,726

Fort Fairfield, ME $99,816

Fort Kent, ME $99,860

Fort Kent Mills, ME $99,775

Frenchville, ME $99,888

Grand Isle, ME $99,751

Island Falls, ME $99,332

Limestone, ME $99,787

Madawaska, ME $100,054

Mapleton, ME $99,630

Richmond, ME $102,252

South China, ME $100,840

South Gardiner, ME $102,017

Vienna, ME $100,687

Windsor, ME $100,783

Winthrop, ME $101,716

Bangor, ME $100,294

Abbot, ME $100,312

Aurora, ME $99,766

Bradford, ME $100,248

Bradley, ME $100,251

Brewer, ME $100,289

Brookton, ME $99,429

Brownville, ME $99,960

Brownville Junction, ME $100,577

Bucksport, ME $100,281

Burlington, ME $99,923

Greenbush, ME $100,154

Carmel, ME $100,297

Castine, ME $100,506

Charleston, ME $100,267

Danforth, ME $99,595

Dover Foxcroft, ME $100,324

Corinth, ME $100,285

Eddington, ME $100,262

Holden, ME $100,270

East Millinocket, ME $99,851

East Orland, ME $100,271

Etna, ME $100,319

Exeter, ME $100,302

Frankfort, ME $100,299

Greenville, ME $99,721

Greenville Junction, ME $100,048

Guilford, ME $100,285

Hampden, ME $100,295

Howland, ME $100,056

Hudson, ME $100,277

Kenduskeag, ME $100,288

Kingman, ME $99,490

Lagrange, ME $100,174

Lambert Lake, ME $99,607

Lee, ME $99,900

Levant, ME $100,293

Lincoln, ME $99,893

Mattawamkeag, ME $99,567

Medway, ME $99,594

Milford, ME $100,235

Millinocket, ME $99,444

Milo, ME $100,149

Monson, ME $100,301

Olamon, ME $100,182

Old Town, ME $100,251

Orono, ME $100,278

Orient, ME $99,498

Orland, ME $100,272

Orrington, ME $100,284

Passadumkeag, ME $100,124

Penobscot, ME $100,274

Rockwood, ME $99,875

Sangerville, ME $100,372

Sebec, ME $100,211

Shirley Mills, ME $100,240

Springfield, ME $99,639

Stetson, ME $100,309

Stillwater, ME $100,281

Topsfield, ME $99,514

Vanceboro, ME $99,600

Waite, ME $99,651

West Enfield, ME $100,100

Winn, ME $99,701

Winterport, ME $100,295

Wytopitlock, ME $99,350

Bath, ME $103,344

Alna, ME $101,698

Boothbay, ME $102,389

Boothbay Harbor, ME $102,621

Bristol, ME $101,770

Chamberlain, ME $101,944

Damariscotta, ME $101,706

East Boothbay, ME $102,463

Friendship, ME $101,117

Georgetown, ME $103,213

Isle Of Springs, ME $102,392

Bremen, ME $101,489

Newcastle, ME $101,748

New Harbor, ME $102,105

Nobleboro, ME $101,344

Edgecomb, ME $102,094

Pemaquid, ME $102,006

Phippsburg, ME $103,629

Cushing, ME $100,786

Round Pond, ME $101,751

Sandy Point, ME $100,292

Searsmont, ME $100,531

Searsport, ME $100,309

Shawmut, ME $100,961

Skowhegan, ME $100,740

Smithfield, ME $100,793

Solon, ME $100,740

Stockton Springs, ME $100,292

Stratton, ME $100,656

Strong, ME $100,743

Temple, ME $100,704

West Forks, ME $100,123

Thorndike, ME $100,396

Troy, ME $100,366

Unity, ME $100,492

Vassalboro, ME $100,801

West Farmington, ME $101,094

Berwick, ME $107,144

Cape Neddick, ME $107,960

Eliot, ME $109,391

Kittery, ME $109,708

Kittery Point, ME $108,883

North Berwick, ME $106,318

Ogunquit, ME $107,283

South Berwick, ME $108,223

York, ME $108,841

York Beach, ME $108,319

York Harbor, ME $108,869

Acton, ME $103,283

Alfred, ME $104,747

Bailey Island, ME $104,319

Bar Mills, ME $104,579

Biddeford, ME $104,614

Biddeford Pool, ME $104,615

Bowdoinham, ME $102,570

Bridgton, ME $102,395

Brownfield, ME $102,305

Brunswick, ME $103,782

Bustins Island, ME $104,515

Cape Porpoise, ME $105,083

Casco, ME $103,613

Center Lovell, ME $101,639

Chebeague Island, ME $104,744

Cliff Island, ME $104,972

Cornish, ME $103,484

Cumberland Center, ME $104,853

Denmark, ME $102,290

East Baldwin, ME $103,748

Lebanon, ME $105,476

East Parsonsfield, ME $102,939

Sebago, ME $103,483

East Waterboro, ME $104,272

Freeport, ME $104,324

Fryeburg, ME $101,777

Gorham, ME $104,761

Gray, ME $104,123

Harrison, ME $101,834

Hiram, ME $103,163

Hollis Center, ME $104,402

Kennebunk, ME $105,162

Kennebunkport, ME $104,764

Parsonsfield, ME $102,936

Limerick, ME $103,890

Limington, ME $103,862

Long Island, ME $105,150

Lovell, ME $101,494

Moody, ME $106,454

Naples, ME $103,183

Newfield, ME $103,720

North Bridgton, ME $102,448

North Waterboro, ME $104,089

Windham, ME $104,656

Ocean Park, ME $104,696

Old Orchard Beach, ME $104,766

Orrs Island, ME $104,230

Porter, ME $102,589

Pownal, ME $104,162

Scarborough, ME $105,119

Raymond, ME $103,941

Saco, ME $104,702

Sanford, ME $105,235

Sebago Lake, ME $103,861

Shapleigh, ME $104,259

South Casco, ME $104,002

South Freeport, ME $104,272

Harpswell, ME $104,210

South Windham, ME $104,851

Springvale, ME $104,622

Standish, ME $104,296

Steep Falls, ME $104,072

Topsham, ME $103,426

Waterboro, ME $104,465

Waterford, ME $101,723

Wells, ME $106,247

West Baldwin, ME $103,564

Westbrook, ME $105,147

Buxton, ME $104,586

West Kennebunk, ME $105,107

West Newfield, ME $103,211

Yarmouth, ME $104,755

North Yarmouth, ME $104,537

Mars Hill, ME $99,759

Monticello, ME $99,558

New Limerick, ME $99,623

New Sweden, ME $99,757

Oakfield, ME $99,519

Oxbow, ME $99,114

Patten, ME $99,178

Perham, ME $99,688

Portage, ME $99,635

Presque Isle, ME $99,890

Saint Agatha, ME $99,841

Saint David, ME $99,820

Saint Francis, ME $99,686

Sheridan, ME $99,568

Sherman, ME $99,420

Stacyville, ME $99,296

Sinclair, ME $99,654

Smyrna Mills, ME $99,357

Wallagrass, ME $99,765

Stockholm, ME $99,669

Van Buren, ME $99,793

Washburn, ME $99,754

Westfield, ME $99,617

Rockland, ME $100,731

Camden, ME $100,721

Glen Cove, ME $100,688

Hope, ME $100,684

Islesboro, ME $100,425

Lincolnville, ME $100,508

Lincolnville Center, ME $100,511

Matinicus, ME $100,341

Monhegan, ME $101,412

North Haven, ME $100,410

Owls Head, ME $100,546

Port Clyde, ME $101,110

Rockport, ME $100,697

South Thomaston, ME $100,548

Spruce Head, ME $100,607

Tenants Harbor, ME $100,899

Thomaston, ME $100,621

Union, ME $100,678

Vinalhaven, ME $100,410

Warren, ME $100,573

West Rockport, ME $100,709

Waterville, ME $100,931

Albion, ME $100,770

Anson, ME $100,840

Athens, ME $100,559

Belfast, ME $100,509

Belgrade, ME $100,739

Belgrade Lakes, ME $100,635

Bingham, ME $100,550

Brooks, ME $100,343

Burnham, ME $100,443

Cambridge, ME $100,421

Canaan, ME $100,587

Caratunk, ME $100,359

China Village, ME $101,046

Clinton, ME $100,621

Corinna, ME $100,343

Detroit, ME $100,377

Dexter, ME $100,476

Dixmont, ME $100,330

East Newport, ME $100,340

East Vassalboro, ME $100,860

Eustis, ME $100,250

Fairfield, ME $100,791

Farmington, ME $100,873

Garland, ME $100,291

Farmington Falls, ME $101,036

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	$127,606	$61.0	25%
Biotechnology	$127,606	$61.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$127,606	$61.0	25%
Financial Services	$127,606	$61.0	25%
Healthcare	$127,606	$61.0	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.

$98,845

Average $102,084/year

$109,172

$8,237

Average $8,507/month

$9,098

$1,901

Average $1,963/week

$2,099

$48

Average $49/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,172	$9,098	$2,099	$52
Average	$102,084	$8,507	$1,963	$49
25th Percentile	$98,845	$8,237	$1,901	$48

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