As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for DevOps Architect in San Diego, CA is $142,817, equivalent to $69 per hour, $2,746 weekly, or $11,901 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for DevOps Architect in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for DevOps Architect in San Diego, CA vary widely, spanning from $116,370 to $158,654. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($128,974) and 75th percentile ($151,107), while top earners (90th percentile) make $158,654 per year. This $22,133 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Networking or Linux, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Diego DevOps Architect often earn 1.9% higher than national averages. However, San Diego currently ranks 135 statewide for DevOps Architect job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
DevOps Architect Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile DevOps Architect Salary $116,370 San Diego, CA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile DevOps Architect Salary $128,974 San Diego, CA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile DevOps Architect Salary $142,817 San Diego, CA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile DevOps Architect Salary $151,107 San Diego, CA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile DevOps Architect Salary $158,654 San Diego, CA February 01, 2026
25% $128,974 10% $116,370 90% $158,654 75% $151,107 $142,817 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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