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DevOps salary benchmarks
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The median devops salary is $113,071, with most disclosed pay ranges between $75,000 and $156,050, based on 2,100 active job listings that publish a salary range.
Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.
At a glance
- Ranges use the midpoint of employer-published salary_min and salary_max — not self-reported surveys.
- Regional breakdowns are not shown here; we only publish splits when coverage is consistent.
Compensation range — DevOps
From 2,100 listings with disclosed salary fields
25th percentile
$75,000
Lower end of market
Median
$113,071
Midpoint of postings
75th percentile
$156,050
Upper-market range
| Percentile | USD |
|---|---|
| 25th | 75000 |
| Median | 113071 |
| 75th | 156050 |
Skill salary premiums
Median compensation when a skill appears in the listing (minimum five matches).
- Incident Response$212,500
- AI Agents$212,500
- Prometheus$199,500
DevOps salary FAQ
What is the median DevOps salary in 2026?
The median devops salary is $113,071, with most listings falling between $75,000 (25th percentile) and $156,050 (75th percentile). This is based on 2,100 active job listings in the devops category that disclose a pay range.
Which skills pay the most in DevOps roles?
Incident Response is associated with the highest median pay in devops listings at $212,500, followed by AI Agents ($212,500). Premiums reflect the median salary of listings that mention each skill, with a minimum of five matched listings.
How is this DevOps salary data calculated?
Figures use the midpoint of each employer's published salary_min and salary_max from active job listings — not self-reported surveys or third-party estimates. The data refreshes daily as new listings are indexed.
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