Devops Software Engineer

Devops Software Engineer Salary

$34K

$125K

$179K

$125,908

/year

$60.53

/hour

Devops Software Engineer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$125,908

Columbus

Ohio

$121,615

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    How much does a Devops Software Engineer make?

    As of Jun 1, 2026, the average annual pay for a Devops Software Engineer in the United States is $125,908 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $60.53 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,421/week or $10,492/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $179,000 and as low as $34,000, the majority of Devops Software Engineer salaries currently range between $105,500 (25th percentile) to $144,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $164,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Devops Software Engineer varies greatly (by as much as 39000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Devops Software Engineer in your area makes on average $121,615 per year, or $4,293 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $125,908. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Devops Software Engineer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Devops Software Engineer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Devops Software Engineer on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Devops Software Engineer Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Devops Software Engineer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $28,259 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $30,281 (24.1%) above the $125,908 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Devops Software Engineer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and Palo Alto, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Devops Software Engineer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $156,189

    $75.09

    Cupertino, CA

    $155,339

    $74.68

    Berkeley, CA

    $154,167

    $74.12

    Sitka, AK

    $151,679

    $72.92

    Wyoming, WY

    $150,162

    $72.19

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $149,794

    $72.02

    Santa Clara, CA

    $148,695

    $71.49

    Mountain View, CA

    $148,531

    $71.41

    San Francisco, CA

    $148,342

    $71.32

    Palo Alto, CA

    $148,008

    $71.16

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Devops Software Engineer Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Devops Software Engineer category.

    For example Ship Engineer jobs pay as much as $2,233 (1.8%) more than the average Devops Software Engineer salary of $125,908. If you're qualified, finding work as a Ship Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Devops Software Engineer position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Ship Engineer

    $128,141

    $61.61

    Azure Infrastructure Engineer

    $127,066

    $61.09

    Cloud Operations Engineer

    $125,434

    $60.30

    Devops Developer

    $110,528

    $53.14

    Enterprise Software Developer

    $106,880

    $51.38

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Devops Software Engineer salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $125,908 per year or $60.53 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.