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DevOps engineer salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a DevOps Engineer make in California?

Average base salary

$143,385
8%
above national average
Average $143,385
Low $93,417
High $220,083

The average salary for a devops engineer is $143,385 per year in California. 493 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

DevOps Engineer job openings in California

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DEVOPS Engineer
General Atomics3.7out of 5 stars.
San Diego, CA
$98,100 - $171,398 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for DevOps Engineer in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Grammarly
 
$267,000per year
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Cimarron Software Services Inc
 
$262,500per year
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Maestro
 
$260,000per year
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Heartflow
 
$225,836per year
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CDW
 
$225,000per year
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Weave
 
$225,000per year
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Highest paying cities for DevOps Engineers near California

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $176,983 per year
  2. Mountain View, CA
    $175,123 per year
  3. Palo Alto, CA
    $157,629 per year
  4. Irvine, CA
    $145,446 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $139,169 per year

Where can a DevOps Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for DevOps Engineers in different locations
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Senior Devops Engineer

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