Manager Software Engineering DevOps Salary in the United States

How much does a Manager Software Engineering DevOps make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Manager Software Engineering DevOps in the United States is $155,810 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $75.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $169,550
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $141,885 to $163,002
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $129,207
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Manager Software Engineering DevOps Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $163,002 $13,584 $3,135 $78
Average $155,810 $12,984 $2,996 $75
25th Percentile $141,885 $11,824 $2,729 $68
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Key Factors That Influence Manager Software Engineering DevOps Salaries

A Manager Software Engineering DevOps'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 Manager Software Engineering DevOps Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manager Software Engineering DevOps'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): $149,791
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $150,450
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $152,646
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $155,281
  • Expert (over 8 years): $157,079
Levels Salary
Entry Level Manager Software Engineering DevOps$149,791
Intermediate Level Manager Software Engineering DevOps$150,450
Senior Level Manager Software Engineering DevOps$152,646
Specialist Level Manager Software Engineering DevOps$155,281
Expert Level Manager Software Engineering DevOps$157,079
$149,791 0 yr
$150,450 < 2 yrs
$152,646 2-4 yrs
$155,281 5-8 yrs
$157,079 > 8 yrs
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How Do Manager Software Engineering DevOps 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 Manager Software Engineering DevOps. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $172,513.
  • California: $171,858.
  • Massachusetts: $169,568.

Top Paying Cities for Manager Software Engineering DevOps

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: $196,523
  • San Francisco: $194,591
  • Oakland: $190,275

What Skills Can Increase a Manager Software Engineering DevOps's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coaching (Mentioned in 3.99% Job Postings): Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.
  • Open Source (Mentioned in 3.44% Job Postings): Open source is a term that originally referred to open source software (OSS). Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible—anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit
  • Network Operations (Mentioned in 1.63% Job Postings): Monitoring, managing, and responding to network availability and performance alerts to maintain optimal network operations.
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Coaching 3.99%
Open Source 3.44%
Network Operations 1.63%
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 Manager Software Engineering DevOps's salary.
  • High Performance Computing: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Scripting Language: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
High Performance Computing
 $188,530
21%
Coaching
 $162,042
4%
Scripting Language
 $162,042
4%
Collaboration
 $162,042
4%
Problem Solving
 $162,042
4%
Influencing
 $160,484
3%
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Manager Software Engineering DevOps Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manager Software Engineering DevOps'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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$141,885
Average $155,810/year
$163,002
$11,824
Average $12,984/month
$13,584
$2,729
Average $2,996/week
$3,135
$68
Average $75/hour
$78
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $163,002 $13,584 $3,135 $78
Average $155,810 $12,984 $2,996 $75
25th Percentile $141,885 $11,824 $2,729 $68

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Salary Trends for Manager Software Engineering DevOps

Salaries for a Manager Software Engineering DevOps can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $144,802 in 2023 to around $142,596 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Manager Software Engineering DevOps salary trends, .

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