What are the main factors that influence a Devops Lead's salary?

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

How does experience change A Devops Lead's salary?

A Devops Lead's salary grows with experience: a DevOps Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $136,675, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $152,876, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $168,918, a Devops Lead (10+ years)earns $159,764, a DevOps Engineering Manager, Sr. (10+ years)earns $192,834,

What are the highest paying states for a Devops Lead?

Devops Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Devops Lead roles are District of Columbia $173,434, California $172,776, Massachusetts $170,473. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Devops Lead roles make?

Salaries for Devops Lead level roles vary by specialization: Director, DevOps: $194,255; Lead DevOps Engineer: $187,276; Devops Technical Lead: $162,868; Devops Team Lead: $161,574; DevOps Tech Lead: $159,888.

Devops Lead Salary in Delaware

How much does a Devops Lead make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Devops Lead in Delaware is $158,631 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $172,873
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $142,325 to $166,086
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $127,479

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Devops Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,086	$13,840	$3,194	$80
Average	$158,631	$13,219	$3,051	$76
25th Percentile	$142,325	$11,860	$2,737	$68

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Key Factors That Influence Devops Lead Salaries

A Devops Lead'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 Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Devops Lead'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): $136,675
Early Career (1-2 years): $152,876
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $168,918
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $159,764
Expert (over 8 years): $192,834

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level Devops Lead	$136,675
DevOps En... Level Devops Lead	$152,876
DevOps En... Level Devops Lead	$168,918
Devops Le... Level Devops Lead	$159,764
DevOps En... Level Devops Lead	$192,834

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How Do Devops Lead 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 Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $173,434.
California: $172,776.
Massachusetts: $170,473.

District of Columbia $173,434 California $172,776 Massachusetts $170,473 Washington $169,847 New Jersey $169,784 Alaska $169,565 Connecticut $167,403 New York $166,526

Hawaii $163,722 Rhode Island $162,406 Maryland $161,514 Minnesota $160,292 Colorado $159,822 Illinois $159,665 Oregon $159,070 Delaware $158,631

New Hampshire $158,356 Virginia $157,738 Pennsylvania $155,937 Nevada $155,029 North Dakota $154,731 Michigan $154,261 Wisconsin $154,089 Vermont $153,744

Texas $152,789 Maine $152,726 Arizona $152,632 Ohio $152,522 Georgia $151,081 Indiana $150,361 Wyoming $150,220 Utah $150,000

Iowa $149,906 Kansas $149,155 Louisiana $148,935 North Carolina $148,857 Missouri $148,826 Florida $148,215 Montana $147,886 Nebraska $147,572

Kentucky $147,400 South Carolina $146,774 Tennessee $146,382 Idaho $146,225 New Mexico $145,082 Oklahoma $144,831 Alabama $143,907 South Dakota $142,356

Arkansas $141,510 West Virginia $141,056 Mississippi $139,693

Top Paying Cities for Devops Leads

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:

Lincoln: $157,917
Little Creek: $159,073
Magnolia: $158,844

Lincoln, DE $157,917 Little Creek, DE $159,073 Magnolia, DE $158,844 Milford, DE $158,318 Marydel, DE $158,578 Millsboro, DE $157,254 Millville, DE $157,497 Milton, DE $157,770

Nassau, DE $157,884 Ocean View, DE $157,471 Rehoboth Beach, DE $157,773 Seaford, DE $157,862 Selbyville, DE $157,209 Smyrna, DE $159,183 Viola, DE $158,450 Woodside, DE $158,876

Bear, DE $158,509 Newark, DE $158,450 Claymont, DE $158,774 Delaware City, DE $158,608 Hockessin, DE $158,436 Kirkwood, DE $158,578 Middletown, DE $158,639 Montchanin, DE $158,472

New Castle, DE $158,495 Odessa, DE $158,718 Port Penn, DE $158,824 Rockland, DE $158,487 Saint Georges, DE $158,589 Townsend, DE $158,833 Winterthur, DE $158,506 Lewes, DE $157,831

Wilmington, DE $158,443 Dover, DE $159,073 Dover Afb, DE $158,235 Bethany Beach, DE $157,305 Bethel, DE $157,468 Bridgeville, DE $157,839 Camden Wyoming, DE $158,625 Cheswold, DE $159,021

Clayton, DE $159,026 Dagsboro, DE $157,195 Delmar, DE $156,943 Ellendale, DE $157,419 Felton, DE $158,306 Fenwick Island, DE $157,229 Frankford, DE $156,955 Frederica, DE $158,462

Georgetown, DE $157,135 Greenwood, DE $157,864 Harbeson, DE $157,303 Harrington, DE $158,105 Hartly, DE $158,597 Houston, DE $157,879 Kenton, DE $159,034 Laurel, DE $157,041

Yorklyn, DE $158,483

Devops Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Devops Lead'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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$142,325

Average $158,631/year

$166,086

$11,860

Average $13,219/month

$13,840

$2,737

Average $3,051/week

$3,194

$68

Average $76/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,086	$13,840	$3,194	$80
Average	$158,631	$13,219	$3,051	$76
25th Percentile	$142,325	$11,860	$2,737	$68

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