Average DevOps Engineer Salary

$100k – $150k at mid-level to $130k – $180k at senior level in the US, depending on experience and location.

DevOps engineer salary in the US typically falls between $100k and $180k depending on experience and location. Compensation for DevOps roles reflects demand for CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and cloud automation—skills that remain central to modern software delivery.

Salary by level varies meaningfully: mid-level DevOps engineers often earn in the $100k–$150k range, while senior and staff-level roles command $130k–$220k+. The table below breaks down typical DevOps engineer pay by experience level (2025–2026) so you can benchmark your role or offers.

DevOps Engineer salary by level

Level	Typical range (US)
Mid-level	$100k – $150k
Senior	$130k – $180k
Staff / Principal	$160k – $220k+

Sources: Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, LinkedIn Salary Insights (aggregated US base salary ranges, 2025–2026).

What affects DevOps Engineer salary?

DevOps engineer salary is influenced by experience level, geography (tech hubs and West Coast often pay 15–20% above national medians), company size and industry (FAANG and high-growth tech tend to pay more), and skills in high demand such as Kubernetes, Terraform, and multi-cloud. Total compensation may include base salary, bonus, and equity.

Remote vs on-site pay

US-based remote roles for cloud operations typically pay within 2–5% of the national average. Some companies apply location-based adjustments, but the gap has narrowed. High-demand roles in SRE and platform engineering often match or exceed on-site compensation.