Devops Engineering Salary in the United States

How much does a Devops Engineering make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Devops Engineering in the United States is $135,584 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $150,245
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,148 to $143,258
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,005
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Devops Engineering Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $143,258 $11,938 $2,755 $69
Average $135,584 $11,299 $2,607 $65
25th Percentile $121,148 $10,096 $2,330 $58
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Key Factors That Influence Devops Engineering Salaries

A Devops Engineering'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 Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Devops Engineering'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): $132,176
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $133,178
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,582
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,967
  • Expert (over 8 years): $140,037
Levels Salary
Entry Level Devops Engineering$132,176
Intermediate Level Devops Engineering$133,178
Senior Level Devops Engineering$134,582
Specialist Level Devops Engineering$137,967
Expert Level Devops Engineering$140,037
$132,176 0 yr
$133,178 < 2 yrs
$134,582 2-4 yrs
$137,967 5-8 yrs
$140,037 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Devops Engineerings

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: $171,012
  • San Francisco: $169,331
  • Oakland: $165,575

What Skills Can Increase a Devops Engineering's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Networking (Mentioned in 2.41% Job Postings): Ability to maintain, build and expand a personal and business contact list to grow one's career and business opportunities.
  • Linux (Mentioned in 3.31% Job Postings): Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 1.99% 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
Networking 2.41%
Linux 3.31%
Computer Science 1.99%
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 Devops Engineering's salary.
  • Collaborating with Others: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Amazon Web Services: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaborating with Others
$139,652
3%
Amazon Web Services
$139,652
3%
Products and Services
$139,652
3%
Flexibility
$138,296
2%
Collaboration
$138,296
2%
Coaching
$136,940
1%
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Devops Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Devops Engineering'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Devops Engineering

Salaries for a Devops Engineering can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $126,723 in 2023 to around $125,172 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Devops Engineering salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Devops Engineering Over Time

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$126,723
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$126,623
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2023 $126,723
2024 $126,623
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