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

A Devops Specialist's salary grows with experience: a DevOps Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $101,304, a DevOps Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $135,698, a Devops Specialist (7+ years)earns $151,781, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $167,712, a DevOps Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $158,626,

What are the highest paying states for a Devops Specialist?

Devops Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Devops Specialist roles are District of Columbia $165,191, California $164,564, Massachusetts $162,371. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Devops Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Devops Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Head Of Devops: $195,407; Director, DevOps: $194,248; DevOps Manager: $158,700; Devops Lead: $156,647; DevOps Principal Engineer: $151,900.

Devops Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Devops Specialist make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Devops Specialist in Delaware is $151,092 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $164,544
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $141,174 to $158,133
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $132,145

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Devops Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$158,133	$13,178	$3,041	$76
Average	$151,092	$12,591	$2,906	$73
25th Percentile	$141,174	$11,765	$2,715	$68

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Key Factors That Influence Devops Specialist Salaries

A Devops Specialist'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 Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Devops Specialist'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): $101,304
Early Career (1-2 years): $135,698
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $151,781
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $167,712
Expert (over 8 years): $158,626

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level Devops Specialist	$101,304
DevOps En... Level Devops Specialist	$135,698
Devops Sp... Level Devops Specialist	$151,781
DevOps En... Level Devops Specialist	$167,712
DevOps En... Level Devops Specialist	$158,626

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

District of Columbia: $165,191.
California: $164,564.
Massachusetts: $162,371.

District of Columbia $165,191 California $164,564 Massachusetts $162,371 Washington $161,774 New Jersey $161,715 Alaska $161,506 Connecticut $159,447 New York $158,611

Hawaii $155,941 Rhode Island $154,687 Maryland $153,837 Minnesota $152,673 Colorado $152,226 Illinois $152,077 Oregon $151,510 Delaware $151,092

New Hampshire $150,829 Virginia $150,241 Pennsylvania $148,526 Nevada $147,660 North Dakota $147,377 Michigan $146,929 Wisconsin $146,765 Vermont $146,437

Texas $145,527 Maine $145,467 Arizona $145,378 Ohio $145,273 Georgia $143,901 Indiana $143,214 Wyoming $143,080 Utah $142,871

Iowa $142,782 Kansas $142,065 Louisiana $141,857 North Carolina $141,782 Missouri $141,752 Florida $141,170 Montana $140,857 Nebraska $140,558

Kentucky $140,394 South Carolina $139,798 Tennessee $139,425 Idaho $139,275 New Mexico $138,186 Oklahoma $137,948 Alabama $137,067 South Dakota $135,590

Arkansas $134,785 West Virginia $134,352 Mississippi $133,054

Top Paying Cities for Devops Specialists

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: $156,373
Little Creek: $154,926
Magnolia: $155,568

Lincoln, DE $156,373 Little Creek, DE $154,926 Magnolia, DE $155,568 Milford, DE $156,373 Marydel, DE $154,344 Millsboro, DE $156,373 Millville, DE $157,418 Milton, DE $156,373

Nassau, DE $156,373 Ocean View, DE $157,418 Rehoboth Beach, DE $157,418 Seaford, DE $154,732 Selbyville, DE $157,418 Smyrna, DE $154,165 Viola, DE $155,568 Woodside, DE $155,120

Bear, DE $153,031 Newark, DE $153,091 Claymont, DE $153,210 Delaware City, DE $153,091 Hockessin, DE $153,210 Kirkwood, DE $153,091 Middletown, DE $153,852 Montchanin, DE $153,210

New Castle, DE $153,210 Odessa, DE $154,061 Port Penn, DE $152,673 Rockland, DE $153,210 Saint Georges, DE $153,091 Townsend, DE $153,837 Winterthur, DE $153,210 Lewes, DE $156,373

Wilmington, DE $153,210 Dover, DE $154,852 Dover Afb, DE $155,210 Bethany Beach, DE $157,418 Bethel, DE $154,732 Bridgeville, DE $156,373 Camden Wyoming, DE $155,016 Cheswold, DE $154,493

Clayton, DE $154,106 Dagsboro, DE $157,418 Delmar, DE $154,732 Ellendale, DE $156,373 Felton, DE $156,373 Fenwick Island, DE $157,418 Frankford, DE $157,418 Frederica, DE $156,373

Georgetown, DE $156,373 Greenwood, DE $156,373 Harbeson, DE $156,373 Harrington, DE $156,373 Hartly, DE $154,031 Houston, DE $156,373 Kenton, DE $154,106 Laurel, DE $154,732

Yorklyn, DE $153,210

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

Understanding how a Devops Specialist'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 April 01, 2026

$141,174

Average $151,092/year

$158,133

$11,765

Average $12,591/month

$13,178

$2,715

Average $2,906/week

$3,041

$68

Average $73/hour

$76

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$158,133	$13,178	$3,041	$76
Average	$151,092	$12,591	$2,906	$73
25th Percentile	$141,174	$11,765	$2,715	$68

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