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DevOps Engineer Salary

DevOps engineers bridge the gap between software development and IT operations, automating deployment pipelines, managing infrastructure, and ensuring system reliability.

Median: $125,000 Growth: 22% BLS Data

DevOps Engineer Salary Range

Entry Level
$85,000
0-2 years
Mid Career
$125,000
5-10 years
Senior Level
$170,000
10+ years

Salary Percentiles

10th Percentile $78,000
25th Percentile $100,000
Median (50th) $125,000
75th Percentile $155,000
90th Percentile $185,000

Top Paying States for DevOps Engineers

1 California
$160,000
2 Washington
$155,000
3 New York
$148,000
4 Massachusetts
$140,000
5 Colorado
$135,000

Job Outlook & Education

Growth Rate
+22%
Much Faster Than Average
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

How Much Do DevOps Engineers Make?

The median annual salary for a devops engineer in the United States is $125,000 as of 2026. This means half of devops engineers earn more than this amount, and half earn less.

Salary by Experience Level

  • Entry Level (0-2 years): $85,000
  • Mid Career (5-10 years): $125,000
  • Senior Level (10+ years): $170,000

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Hourly Equivalent

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What Can a DevOps Engineer Afford?

Based on median salary of $125,000

Max Rent $3,124/mo
Max Car Payment $1,249/mo
Monthly Savings $1,494/mo
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