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DevOps Engineer Salary (2026)

Based on 30 real job listings · Updated April 2026

25th Percentile

$112K

Median

$128K

75th Percentile

$153K

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DevOps Engineer Salary by Seniority Level

LevelSalary RangeMedian
Entry$73K – $99K$83K
Mid$112K – $153K$128K
Senior$146K – $198K$166K
Staff$174K – $236K$198K

Work Model Split

Remote

6%

On-site / Hybrid

94%

Top Companies Hiring DevOps Engineers

CompanyAvg SalaryOpen Roles
lockheed martinN/A26
telus digitalN/A19
northrop grummanN/A12
freelancejobsN/A10
leidosN/A9

Other Tech & Engineering Salaries

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DevOps Engineer Salary by City

New York, NY →San Francisco, CA →Seattle, WA →Austin, TX →Boston, MA →Chicago, IL →Los Angeles, CA →Denver, CO →Atlanta, GA →Washington, DC →Dallas, TX →Miami, FL →Raleigh, NC →San Diego, CA →Toronto, ON →Vancouver, BC →Calgary, AB →Bangalore, India →Hyderabad, India →Remote (US) →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average DevOps Engineer salary in the US?

The median DevOps Engineer salary in the US is $128K per year, with a range from $112K (25th percentile) to $153K (75th percentile) based on 30 active job listings.

What factors affect DevOps Engineer salary?

DevOps Engineer salaries vary significantly based on years of experience, company size, location (remote vs. on-site), industry, and specific technical skills. Senior roles can earn 30–55% more than entry-level positions.

What cities pay the most for DevOps Engineer roles?

San Francisco, New York, and Seattle consistently rank among the highest-paying cities for DevOps Engineer roles.

How do I negotiate a higher DevOps Engineer salary?

Research market rates using tools like TryApplyNow's salary guide, know your 25th–75th percentile range, and benchmark against your years of experience. Having competing offers and documenting your impact are the strongest negotiation levers.

Is remote DevOps Engineer pay comparable to on-site?

About 6% of DevOps Engineer job listings offer remote work. Remote roles can sometimes pay 5–15% less than co-located roles in high-cost cities, but often match or exceed salaries in lower-cost markets.

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