Devops System Administrator

Devops System Administrator Salary

$41K

$85K

$137K

$88,927

/year

$42.75

/hour

Devops System Administrator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$88,927

Columbus

Ohio

$85,895

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    How much does a Devops System Administrator make?

    As of Aug 7, 2026, the average annual pay for a Devops System Administrator in the United States is $88,927 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $42.75 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,710/week or $7,410/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $137,000 and as low as $41,000, the majority of Devops System Administrator salaries currently range between $70,000 (25th percentile) to $104,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $123,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Devops System Administrator varies greatly (by as much as 34000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Devops System Administrator in your area makes on average $85,895 per year, or $3,032 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $88,927. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Devops System Administrator salaries.

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

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Devops System Administrator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Devops System Administrator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $22,858 (25.7%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $23,640 (26.6%) above the $88,927 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Kentville, NS, and West Kelowna, BC, , 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 System Administrator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $112,567

    $54.12

    Whitehorse, YT

    $111,851

    $53.77

    Carcross, YT

    $111,785

    $53.74

    Haines Junction, YT

    $111,403

    $53.56

    Barrow, AK

    $110,783

    $53.26

    Hettinger, ND

    $109,917

    $52.84

    Alberton, PE

    $108,952

    $52.38

    Courtenay, BC

    $108,660

    $52.24

    Kelowna, BC

    $107,719

    $51.79

    West Kelowna, BC

    $107,699

    $51.78

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Devops System Administrator Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Devops System Administrator category.

    For example Data Administrator jobs pay as much as $13,333 (15.0%) more than the average Devops System Administrator salary of $88,927. If you're qualified, finding work as a Data Administrator may help you make more money than that of the average Devops System Administrator position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Data Administrator

    $102,260

    $49.16

    Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator

    $100,014

    $48.08

    Systems Administrator Ii

    $88,927

    $42.75

    Infrastructure Administrator

    $88,722

    $42.65

    Azure Administrator

    $56,009

    $26.93

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    Infographic detailing Devops System Administrator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $88,927 per year or $42.75 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.