What are the main factors that influence a Lead DevOps Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Lead DevOps Engineer's salary?

A Lead DevOps Engineer's salary grows with experience: a DevOps Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $137,780, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $154,101, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $170,290, a DevOps Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $161,077, a Lead DevOps Engineer (10+ years)earns $194,357,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead DevOps Engineer?

Lead DevOps Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead DevOps Engineer roles are District of Columbia $213,819, California $213,008, Massachusetts $210,169. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead DevOps Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Lead DevOps Engineer level roles vary by specialization: DevOps Engineer V: $167,773; Devops Technical Lead: $167,134; DevOps Tech Lead: $162,163; Devops Lead: $158,144; Devops Team Lead: $158,144.

Lead DevOps Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead DevOps Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead DevOps Engineer in Delaware is $196,014 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $94.

However, a Lead DevOps Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $217,530
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $188,190 to $207,276
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $181,068

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Lead DevOps Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$207,276	$17,273	$3,986	$100
Average	$196,014	$16,334	$3,769	$94
25th Percentile	$188,190	$15,683	$3,619	$90

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Key Factors That Influence Lead DevOps Engineer Salaries

A Lead DevOps Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Lead DevOps Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead DevOps Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $137,780
Early Career (1-2 years): $154,101
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $170,290
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $161,077
Expert (over 8 years): $194,357

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level Lead DevOps Engineer	$137,780
DevOps En... Level Lead DevOps Engineer	$154,101
DevOps En... Level Lead DevOps Engineer	$170,290
DevOps En... Level Lead DevOps Engineer	$161,077
Lead DevO... Level Lead DevOps Engineer	$194,357

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How Do Lead DevOps Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Lead DevOps Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $213,819.
California: $213,008.
Massachusetts: $210,169.

District of Columbia $213,819 California $213,008 Massachusetts $210,169 Washington $209,397 New Jersey $209,319 Alaska $209,049 Connecticut $206,384 New York $205,302

Hawaii $201,846 Rhode Island $200,223 Maryland $199,123 Minnesota $197,616 Colorado $197,037 Illinois $196,844 Oregon $196,110 Delaware $195,569

New Hampshire $195,229 Virginia $194,469 Pennsylvania $192,248 Nevada $191,128 North Dakota $190,761 Michigan $190,181 Wisconsin $189,969 Vermont $189,544

Texas $188,366 Maine $188,289 Arizona $188,173 Ohio $188,038 Georgia $186,261 Indiana $185,373 Wyoming $185,199 Utah $184,929

Iowa $184,813 Kansas $183,886 Louisiana $183,615 North Carolina $183,519 Missouri $183,480 Florida $182,727 Montana $182,322 Nebraska $181,935

Kentucky $181,723 South Carolina $180,950 Tennessee $180,468 Idaho $180,274 New Mexico $178,865 Oklahoma $178,556 Alabama $177,416 South Dakota $175,505

Arkansas $174,462 West Virginia $173,902 Mississippi $172,222

Top Paying Cities for Lead DevOps Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $202,406
Little Creek: $200,532
Magnolia: $201,363

Lincoln, DE $202,406 Little Creek, DE $200,532 Magnolia, DE $201,363 Milford, DE $202,406 Marydel, DE $199,779 Millsboro, DE $202,406 Millville, DE $203,757 Milton, DE $202,406

Nassau, DE $202,406 Ocean View, DE $203,757 Rehoboth Beach, DE $203,757 Seaford, DE $200,281 Selbyville, DE $203,757 Smyrna, DE $199,548 Viola, DE $201,363 Woodside, DE $200,783

Bear, DE $198,080 Newark, DE $198,157 Claymont, DE $198,312 Delaware City, DE $198,157 Hockessin, DE $198,312 Kirkwood, DE $198,157 Middletown, DE $199,142 Montchanin, DE $198,312

New Castle, DE $198,312 Odessa, DE $199,412 Port Penn, DE $197,616 Rockland, DE $198,312 Saint Georges, DE $198,157 Townsend, DE $199,123 Winterthur, DE $198,312 Lewes, DE $202,406

Wilmington, DE $198,312 Dover, DE $200,436 Dover Afb, DE $200,899 Bethany Beach, DE $203,757 Bethel, DE $200,281 Bridgeville, DE $202,406 Camden Wyoming, DE $200,648 Cheswold, DE $199,972

Clayton, DE $199,470 Dagsboro, DE $203,757 Delmar, DE $200,281 Ellendale, DE $202,406 Felton, DE $202,406 Fenwick Island, DE $203,757 Frankford, DE $203,757 Frederica, DE $202,406

Georgetown, DE $202,406 Greenwood, DE $202,406 Harbeson, DE $202,406 Harrington, DE $202,406 Hartly, DE $199,374 Houston, DE $202,406 Kenton, DE $199,470 Laurel, DE $200,281

Yorklyn, DE $198,312

Lead DevOps Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead DevOps Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$188,190

Average $196,014/year

$207,276

$15,683

Average $16,334/month

$17,273

$3,619

Average $3,769/week

$3,986

$90

Average $94/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$207,276	$17,273	$3,986	$100
Average	$196,014	$16,334	$3,769	$94
25th Percentile	$188,190	$15,683	$3,619	$90

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