DevOps Engineer Salary
technology · United States · 2025
National Median
$128,000
per year
National Salary Data
P10
$80k
Entry level
P25
$100k
Junior
P50
$128k
Median
P75
$162k
Senior
P90
$200k
Top earner
P10
$80,000
P50
$128,000
P90
$200,000
Salary Distribution Chart
City Salary Comparison
| City | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAHighest | $150,000 | $192,000 | $243,000 |
| New York, NY | $135,000 | $172,800 | $218,700 |
| Seattle, WA | $130,000 | $166,400 | $210,600 |
| Boston, MA | $125,000 | $160,000 | $202,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $120,000 | $153,600 | $194,400 |
| Austin, TX | $110,000 | $140,800 | $178,200 |
| Denver, CO | $110,000 | $140,800 | $178,200 |
| Chicago, IL | $105,000 | $134,400 | $170,100 |
| Dallas, TX | $100,000 | $128,000 | $162,000 |
| Miami, FL | $95,000 | $121,600 | $153,900 |
H-1B Average Wage
$125,440
DOL prevailing wage reference for DevOps Engineer
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B Disclosure Data
Quick Stats
P10–P90 Range$80,000 – $200,000
Interquartile Range$100,000 – $162,000
Top City (SF)$192,000
Industrytechnology
Salary Negotiation Calculator
Based on DevOps Engineer market data
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Market Median: $128,000
Current
$80,000
Increase
+$48,000
(+60.0%)
Target
$128,000
Negotiation Tips
- Research the market rate thoroughly — you are doing that now!
- Ask for 10-20% above your target to leave room for negotiation.
- Highlight your unique achievements and quantifiable impact.
- Consider the full compensation package: equity, benefits, PTO.
- Practice your pitch out loud before the actual conversation.