DevOps Pipeline Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a DevOps Pipeline Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a DevOps Pipeline Manager in the United States is $167,134 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $80.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $203,987
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $149,796 to $186,424
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $134,010
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DevOps Pipeline Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Wage
75th Percentile $186,424 $15,535 $3,585 $90
Average $167,134 $13,928 $3,214 $80
25th Percentile $149,796 $12,483 $2,881 $72
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Key Factors That Influence DevOps Pipeline Manager Salaries

A DevOps Pipeline Manager'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 DevOps Pipeline Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a DevOps Pipeline Manager'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): $136,721
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $152,917
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $168,981
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $159,840
  • Expert (over 8 years): $192,864
Levels Salary
DevOps En... Level DevOps Pipeline Manager$136,721
DevOps En... Level DevOps Pipeline Manager$152,917
DevOps En... Level DevOps Pipeline Manager$168,981
DevOps Pi... Level DevOps Pipeline Manager$159,840
DevOps En... Level DevOps Pipeline Manager$192,864
$136,721 0 yr
$152,917 < 2 yrs
$168,981 2-4 yrs
$159,840 5-8 yrs
$192,864 > 8 yrs
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How Do DevOps Pipeline Manager 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 DevOps Pipeline Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $185,051.
  • California: $184,349.
  • Massachusetts: $181,892.

Top Paying Cities for DevOps Pipeline Managers

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:

  • San Jose: $210,806
  • San Francisco: $208,734
  • Oakland: $204,104

What Skills Can Increase a DevOps Pipeline Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coaching (Mentioned in 3.99% Job Postings): Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.
  • Open Source (Mentioned in 3.44% Job Postings): Open source is a term that originally referred to open source software (OSS). Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible—anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit
  • Network Operations (Mentioned in 1.63% Job Postings): Monitoring, managing, and responding to network availability and performance alerts to maintain optimal network operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coaching 3.99%
Open Source 3.44%
Network Operations 1.63%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a DevOps Pipeline Manager's salary.
  • Scripting Language: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Scripting Language
$173,820
4%
Collaboration
$173,820
4%
Problem Solving
$173,820
4%
Initiative
$172,148
3%
Container
$172,148
3%
Kubernetes
$170,477
2%
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DevOps Pipeline Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a DevOps Pipeline Manager'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

Salary Trends for DevOps Pipeline Manager

Salaries for a DevOps Pipeline Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $149,049 in 2023 to around $146,779 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of DevOps Pipeline Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of DevOps Pipeline Manager Over Time

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