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DevOps engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a DevOps Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$132,299
Average $132,299
Low $85,418
High $204,910

The average salary for a devops engineer is $132,299 per year in the United States. 4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

DevOps Engineer job openings in United States

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Linux DevOps-System Engineer
MANTECH3.9out of 5 stars.
Fort Meade, MD
Full-time
12 hours ago

Highest paying companies for DevOps Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Siemens
 
$301,600per year
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Grammarly
 
$267,000per year
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Dow Jones
 
$265,000per year
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Engineers & Constructors Inter...
 
$264,160per year
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Maestro
 
$260,000per year
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Solu Technology Partners
 
$257,712per year
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Highest paying cities for DevOps Engineers near United States

  1. Annapolis Junction, MD
    $176,056 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $142,673 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $138,275 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $138,221 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $135,904 per year

Where can a DevOps Engineer earn more?

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