What is the average DevOps Salary in 2023?

The average DevOps Engineer salary in 2023 for mid-level workers is $132,937 and for senior-level workers is $154,982.

How much did DevOps Salaries increase in 2022?

DevOps Engineer salaries increased on average by 26.2% year-over-year, which is above the IT industry average in 2023.

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What is the average DevOps Engineer Salary in 2024?

The average National DevOps Engineer salary in 2024 is $116,914. This number has large variances from city to city in the United States in Canada, with places like San Francisco and Seattle seeing over 25% increases in compensation for DevOps Engineers. In contrast, other cities like Phoenix and Charlotte, while seeing growth, still trail the national averages.

How much did DevOps Salaries change in 2023?

DevOps Engineer salaries increased on average by .8% year-over-year, which is below the IT industry average of 2% in 2024. The reason for this downward shift in salary growth inside tech is mainly companies making an adjustment from the rapid hiring markets of 2021 and 2022 for tech workers and DevOps engineers. With a low supply of tech talent and companies hiring at a breakneck pace in the early 2020s, many salaries were seeing double-digit increases YOY. While there still is a tech talent shortage in many areas, businesses are being slightly more cautious in their spending, leading to lower DevOps Engineer salaries.

"DevOps hiring managers need to truly understand the functions of the roles they are hiring for. Look beyond job titles on resumes and see what skill sets candidates possess. Additionally, going beyond a competitive salary and offering things like a great company culture will help attract top talent."