DevSecOps Architect Salary in the United States

How much does a DevSecOps Architect make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a DevSecOps Architect in the United States is $156,750 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $75.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,880
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $147,883 to $166,240
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $139,810
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DevSecOps Architect Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $166,240 $13,853 $3,197 $80
Average $156,750 $13,063 $3,014 $75
25th Percentile $147,883 $12,324 $2,844 $71
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Key Factors That Influence DevSecOps Architect Salaries

A DevSecOps Architect'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 DevSecOps Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a DevSecOps Architect'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): $109,090
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $135,154
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $156,052
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $183,931
  • Expert (over 8 years): $214,984
Levels Salary
Cyber Sec... Level DevSecOps Architect$109,090
Cyber Sec... Level DevSecOps Architect$135,154
DevSecOps... Level DevSecOps Architect$156,052
Cyber Sec... Level DevSecOps Architect$183,931
Cyber Sec... Level DevSecOps Architect$214,984
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$135,154 < 2 yrs
$156,052 2-4 yrs
$183,931 5-8 yrs
$214,984 > 8 yrs
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How Do DevSecOps Architect 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 DevSecOps Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $173,554.
  • California: $172,895.
  • Massachusetts: $170,591.

Top Paying Cities for DevSecOps Architects

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: $197,709
  • San Francisco: $195,544
  • Oakland: $191,423

What Skills Can Increase a DevSecOps Architect's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.59% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Security Systems (Mentioned in 2.56% Job Postings): Security and protection system, any of various means or devices designed to guard persons and property against a broad range of hazards, including crime, fire, accidents, espionage, sabotage, subversion, and attack.
  • Identity and Access Management (Mentioned in 1.86% Job Postings): (IAM) ensures that the right people and job roles in your organization (identities) can access the tools they need to do their jobs. It enables your organization to manage employee apps without logging into each app as an administrator.
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Analysis 4.59%
Security Systems 2.56%
Identity and Access Management 1.86%
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 DevSecOps Architect's salary.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Solution Design: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Enterprise Architecture: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Operations
 $167,723
7%
Solution Design
 $166,155
6%
Enterprise Architecture
 $164,588
5%
Identity and Access Management
 $163,020
4%
AWS
 $161,453
3%
Commitment
 $161,453
3%
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DevSecOps Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a DevSecOps Architect'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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$147,883
Average $156,750/year
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $166,240 $13,853 $3,197 $80
Average $156,750 $13,063 $3,014 $75
25th Percentile $147,883 $12,324 $2,844 $71

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Salary Trends for DevSecOps Architect

Salaries for a DevSecOps Architect can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $142,939 in 2023 to around $140,603 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of DevSecOps Architect salary trends, .

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