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 $141,852, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $158,656, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $175,323, a DevOps Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $165,838, a Lead DevOps Engineer (10+ years)earns $200,102,

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 Hawaii

How much does a Lead DevOps Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead DevOps Engineer in Hawaii is $201,807 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $97.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $223,959
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $193,753 to $213,402
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $186,420

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered HR

AI Onboarding

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Lead DevOps Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$213,402	$17,784	$4,104	$103
Average	$201,807	$16,817	$3,881	$97
25th Percentile	$193,753	$16,146	$3,726	$93

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Lead DevOps Engineer Job Openings in Hawaii

DevOps Engineer - 19279 with Security Clearance

HII Mission Technologies - Honolulu, HI

DevOps Engineer - 19279 with Security Clearance

Enlighten, an HII - Mission Technologies Company - Honolulu, HI

VDI LEAD ENGINEER SME WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Ho`Olaulima Government Solutions - Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI

Lead Fires Systems Engineer (Joint and Services Center) with Security Clearance

MITRE Corporation - Honolulu, HI

Search More Lead DevOps Engineer Jobs in Hawaii

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): $141,852
Early Career (1-2 years): $158,656
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $175,323
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $165,838
Expert (over 8 years): $200,102

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level Lead DevOps Engineer	$141,852
DevOps En... Level Lead DevOps Engineer	$158,656
DevOps En... Level Lead DevOps Engineer	$175,323
DevOps En... Level Lead DevOps Engineer	$165,838
Lead DevO... Level Lead DevOps Engineer	$200,102

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

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:

Aiea: $200,822
Anahola: $199,470
Captain Cook: $199,470

Aiea, HI $200,822 Anahola, HI $199,470 Captain Cook, HI $199,470 Eleele, HI $199,470 Ewa Beach, HI $200,822 Kapolei, HI $200,378 Haiku, HI $199,470 Hakalau, HI $199,470

Haleiwa, HI $199,470 Hana, HI $199,470 Hanalei, HI $199,470 Hanamaulu, HI $199,470 Hanapepe, HI $199,470 Hauula, HI $199,914 Hawaii National Park, HI $199,470 Hawi, HI $199,470

Hilo, HI $199,470 Princeville, HI $199,470 Holualoa, HI $199,470 Honaunau, HI $199,470 Honokaa, HI $199,470 Honomu, HI $199,470 Hoolehua, HI $199,470 Kaaawa, HI $200,281

Kahuku, HI $199,470 Kahului, HI $199,470 Kailua, HI $200,822 Ocean View, HI $199,470 Waikoloa, HI $199,470 Keauhou, HI $199,470 Kailua Kona, HI $199,470 Kalaheo, HI $199,470

Kalaupapa, HI $199,470 Kamuela, HI $199,470 Kaneohe, HI $200,822 Kapaa, HI $199,470 Kaumakani, HI $199,470 Kaunakakai, HI $199,470 Keaau, HI $199,470 Kealakekua, HI $199,470

Kealia, HI $199,470 Kekaha, HI $199,470 Kihei, HI $199,470 Kilauea, HI $199,470 Kapaau, HI $199,470 Koloa, HI $199,470 Kualapuu, HI $199,470 Kunia, HI $200,185

Kurtistown, HI $199,470 Lahaina, HI $199,470 Laie, HI $199,644 Lanai City, HI $199,470 Laupahoehoe, HI $199,470 Lawai, HI $199,470 Lihue, HI $199,470 Makawao, HI $199,470

Makaweli, HI $199,470 Maunaloa, HI $199,470 Mountain View, HI $199,470 Naalehu, HI $199,470 Ninole, HI $199,470 Ookala, HI $199,470 Paauilo, HI $199,470 Pahala, HI $199,470

Pahoa, HI $199,470 Paia, HI $199,470 Papaaloa, HI $199,470 Papaikou, HI $199,470 Pearl City, HI $200,822 Pepeekeo, HI $199,470 Puunene, HI $199,470 Volcano, HI $199,470

Wahiawa, HI $200,185 Pukalani, HI $199,470 Mililani, HI $200,455 Kula, HI $199,470 Waialua, HI $199,470 Waianae, HI $199,644 Wailuku, HI $199,470 Waimanalo, HI $200,822

Waimea, HI $199,470 Waipahu, HI $200,726 Honolulu, HI $200,822 J B P H H, HI $200,822 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $200,281 Schofield Barracks, HI $200,108 Fort Shafter, HI $200,822 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $200,822

Camp H M Smith, HI $200,822 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $200,726 Wake Island, HI $200,822

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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$193,753

Average $201,807/year

$213,402

$16,146

Average $16,817/month

$17,784

$3,726

Average $3,881/week

$4,104

$93

Average $97/hour

$103

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$213,402	$17,784	$4,104	$103
Average	$201,807	$16,817	$3,881	$97
25th Percentile	$193,753	$16,146	$3,726	$93

Salaries of jobs related to Lead DevOps Engineer

Find Your Next Lead DevOps Engineer Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Lead DevOps Engineer job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Hawaii

Cost of Living in Hawaii is

4.5% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about