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

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

How does experience change A Devops Lead's salary?

A Devops Lead's salary grows with experience: a DevOps Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $137,495, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $153,783, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $169,937, a Devops Lead (10+ years)earns $160,744, a DevOps Engineering Manager, Sr. (10+ years)earns $193,955,

What are the highest paying states for a Devops Lead?

Devops Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Devops Lead roles are District of Columbia $175,097, California $174,433, Massachusetts $172,108. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Devops Lead roles make?

Salaries for Devops Lead level roles vary by specialization: Lead DevOps Engineer: $193,117; Director, DevOps: $193,117; Devops Technical Lead: $167,134; DevOps Tech Lead: $162,163; DevOps Manager: $158,700.

How do different companies affect a Devops Lead's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Devops Lead roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Devops Lead Salary in the United States

How much does a Devops Lead make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Devops Lead in the United States is $158,144 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $172,414
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $142,912 to $165,614
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $129,044

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,614	$13,801	$3,185	$80
Average	$158,144	$13,179	$3,041	$76
25th Percentile	$142,912	$11,909	$2,748	$69

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Key Factors That Influence Devops Lead Salaries

A Devops Lead'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 Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Devops Lead'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): $137,495
Early Career (1-2 years): $153,783
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $169,937
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $160,744
Expert (over 8 years): $193,955

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level Devops Lead	$137,495
DevOps En... Level Devops Lead	$153,783
DevOps En... Level Devops Lead	$169,937
Devops Le... Level Devops Lead	$160,744
DevOps En... Level Devops Lead	$193,955

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How Do Devops Lead 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 Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $175,097.
California: $174,433.
Massachusetts: $172,108.

District of Columbia $175,097 California $174,433 Massachusetts $172,108 Washington $171,476 New Jersey $171,413 Alaska $171,191 Connecticut $169,009 New York $168,123

Hawaii $165,292 Rhode Island $163,964 Maryland $163,063 Minnesota $161,829 Colorado $161,355 Illinois $161,196 Oregon $160,596 Delaware $160,153

New Hampshire $159,874 Virginia $159,251 Pennsylvania $157,433 Nevada $156,515 North Dakota $156,215 Michigan $155,741 Wisconsin $155,567 Vermont $155,219

Texas $154,254 Maine $154,191 Arizona $154,096 Ohio $153,985 Georgia $152,530 Indiana $151,803 Wyoming $151,660 Utah $151,439

Iowa $151,344 Kansas $150,585 Louisiana $150,364 North Carolina $150,285 Missouri $150,253 Florida $149,636 Montana $149,304 Nebraska $148,988

Kentucky $148,814 South Carolina $148,181 Tennessee $147,786 Idaho $147,628 New Mexico $146,473 Oklahoma $146,220 Alabama $145,287 South Dakota $143,722

Arkansas $142,868 West Virginia $142,409 Mississippi $141,033

Top Paying Cities for Devops Leads

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: $199,467
San Francisco: $197,506
Oakland: $193,126

San Jose, CA $199,467

San Francisco, CA $197,506

Oakland, CA $193,126

New York, NY $183,273

Queens Village, NY $182,087

Paramus, NJ $180,822

Passaic, NJ $180,664

Bergenfield, NJ $180,506

Stamford, CT $180,269

Huntington, NY $180,111

Newark, NJ $179,083

Bridgeport, CT $178,766

New Brunswick, NJ $178,244

Vallejo, CA $177,912

Middlesex, NJ $177,817

Somerset, NJ $177,675

Petaluma, CA $177,311

Santa Cruz, CA $176,695

Boston, MA $176,378

Monterey, CA $175,588

Fairbanks, AK $175,477

Los Angeles, CA $175,176

Washington, DC $175,097

Seattle, WA $174,813

Santa Rosa, CA $174,781

Juneau, AK $174,322

Orange, CA $173,801

Anchorage, AK $173,516

Anaheim, CA $173,405

Santa Ana, CA $173,168

Nassau, NY $173,073

Long Beach, CA $173,010

Danbury, CT $172,962

Santa Maria, CA $172,425

Everett, WA $172,393

Bremerton, WA $171,618

Trenton, NJ $171,318

Sacramento, CA $171,254

San Diego, CA $171,175

Brockton, MA $171,112

Tacoma, WA $171,049

Santa Barbara, CA $170,827

Lowell, MA $170,195

New Suffolk, NY $170,132

Nashua, NH $169,942

Lompoc, CA $169,689

Ventura, CA $169,531

Stockton, CA $169,483

New Haven, CT $169,167

Atlantic City, NJ $168,756

Hartford, CT $168,408

Modesto, CA $168,329

Poughkeepsie, NY $167,981

New Britain, CT $167,902

Kennewick, WA $167,680

Olympia, WA $167,680

New London, CT $167,649

Norwich, CT $167,601

Lawrence, MA $167,522

Bakersfield, CA $167,079

New Bedford, MA $166,858

Riverside, CA $166,858

Richland, WA $166,700

Portsmouth, NH $166,573

Vineland, NJ $166,542

San Bernardino, CA $166,415

Boulder, CO $165,972

Worcester, MA $165,846

Portland, OR $165,704

Saint Paul, MN $165,514

Minneapolis, MN $165,514

Philadelphia, PA $165,292

Honolulu, HI $164,454

Springfield, MA $163,901

Providence, RI $163,885

Chicago, IL $163,426

Bellingham, WA $163,237

Baltimore, MD $163,063

Chico, CA $162,667

Wilmington, DE $162,398

Pittsfield, MA $162,240

Manchester, NH $161,940

Spokane, WA $161,244

Denver, CO $161,228

Albany, NY $160,485

Troy, NY $160,422

Schenectady, NY $160,089

Burlington, VT $159,742

Portland, ME $159,188

Salem, OR $159,062

Yakima, WA $159,030

Ann Arbor, MI $158,982

Rochester, MN $158,540

Reno, NV $158,461

Fresno, CA $158,461

Milwaukee, WI $158,318

Detroit, MI $158,160

Allentown, PA $158,113

Carson City, NV $158,097

Houston, TX $157,860

Colorado Springs, CO $157,844

Syracuse, NY $157,765

Eugene, OR $157,464

Gary, IN $157,275

Bismarck, ND $157,275

Galveston, TX $157,275

Springfield, OR $157,148

Medford, OR $156,768

Fort Collins, CO $156,705

Austin, TX $156,579

Mesa, AZ $156,247

Phoenix, AZ $156,215

Dallas, TX $156,168

Reading, PA $156,073

Saint Cloud, MN $156,009

Concord, NH $155,867

Madison, WI $155,804

Utica, NY $155,377

Raleigh, NC $155,250

Las Vegas, NV $155,234

Rochester, NY $155,124

Des Moines, IA $155,108

Atlanta, GA $154,855

Battle Creek, MI $154,807

Salt Lake City, UT $154,760

Lancaster, PA $154,523

Champaign, IL $154,491

Harrisburg, PA $154,301

Durham, NC $154,159

Kansas City, MO $154,143

Kansas City, KS $154,112

Fort Worth, TX $154,096

Boca Raton, FL $154,033

Cleveland, OH $154,017

Columbus, OH $153,985

Pittsburgh, PA $153,969

Richmond, VA $153,906

Indianapolis, IN $153,874

Cincinnati, OH $153,669

Petersburg, VA $153,432

Lansing, MI $153,084

Billings, MT $153,084

Huntsville, AL $153,084

Lebanon, PA $153,068

Pueblo, CO $153,052

Dayton, OH $153,052

Appleton, WI $153,005

Buffalo, NY $152,941

Racine, WI $152,862

Charlotte, NC $152,846

Saint Louis, MO $152,799

Springfield, IL $152,736

York, PA $152,704

Elkhart, IN $152,704

Gastonia, NC $152,688

Benton Harbor, MI $152,688

Beaumont, TX $152,593

Lorain, OH $152,562

Toledo, OH $152,499

Binghamton, NY $152,419

Rock Hill, SC $152,404

Rockford, IL $152,325

Elyria, OH $152,246

Fargo, ND $152,246

Flagstaff, AZ $152,135

Fort Lauderdale, FL $152,040

Miami, FL $151,945

Duluth, MN $151,692

Bangor, ME $151,486

Cedar Rapids, IA $151,312

Louisville, KY $151,233

Grand Rapids, MI $151,202

Hialeah, FL $151,186

Casper, WY $150,965

Scranton, PA $150,775

New Orleans, LA $150,727

Virginia Beach, VA $150,712

Akron, OH $150,632

Peoria, IL $150,427

Sarasota, FL $150,395

Green Bay, WI $150,285

Baton Rouge, LA $150,205

Charleston, SC $150,174

Nashville, TN $150,126

Jamestown, NY $150,095

Davenport, IA $150,095

Tucson, AZ $150,016

Cheyenne, WY $149,968

Saint Petersburg, FL $149,921

Tampa, FL $149,889

Omaha, NE $149,858

Evansville, IN $149,794

Port Arthur, TX $149,794

Bradenton, FL $149,731

Santa Fe, NM $149,446

Orlando, FL $149,288

Clearwater, FL $149,114

La Crosse, WI $148,782

Canton, OH $148,782

Grand Forks, ND $148,735

Tulsa, OK $148,687

Albuquerque, NM $148,687

Newport News, VA $148,671

High Point, NC $148,624

Ogden, UT $148,561

Corpus Christi, TX $148,434

Laramie, WY $148,339

Norfolk, VA $148,339

Rock Island, IL $148,244

Saginaw, MI $148,213

Jacksonville, FL $148,197

Salisbury, NC $148,165

Memphis, TN $148,134

Moline, IL $148,055

Fort Myers, FL $148,007

Waterloo, IA $147,802

Spartanburg, SC $147,644

Lincoln, NE $147,564

Fort Wayne, IN $147,533

Birmingham, AL $147,359

Cedar Falls, IA $147,327

Provo, UT $147,311

Springfield, OH $147,296

San Antonio, TX $147,264

Greensboro, NC $147,201

South Bend, IN $147,185

Winston Salem, NC $147,169

Boise, ID $147,122

Savannah, GA $147,011

Muskegon, MI $146,726

Lima, OH $146,537

Lake Charles, LA $146,473

Anderson, IN $146,442

Lexington, KY $146,394

Augusta, GA $146,347

Greenville, SC $146,347

Wichita, KS $146,204

Tuscaloosa, AL $146,204

Columbia, SC $146,062

Bloomington, IN $145,667

Roanoke, VA $145,572

Asheville, NC $145,366

Knoxville, TN $145,097

Shreveport, LA $145,082

Wilmington, NC $144,876

Frankfort, KY $144,576

Oklahoma City, OK $144,465

Chillicothe, OH $144,402

Longview, TX $144,386

Topeka, KS $144,338

Mobile, AL $144,101

Terre Haute, IN $144,038

Erie, PA $144,022

Altoona, PA $143,943

Melbourne, FL $143,896

Amarillo, TX $143,832

Killeen, TX $143,785

Fayetteville, AR $143,658

Sioux Falls, SD $143,548

Chattanooga, TN $143,453

Idaho Falls, ID $143,437

Gainesville, FL $143,105

Portsmouth, OH $143,026

Little Rock, AR $142,994

Lynchburg, VA $142,994

Youngstown, OH $142,931

Lafayette, LA $142,931

Temple, TX $142,868

Daytona Beach, FL $142,836

Clarksville, TN $142,820

Pensacola, FL $142,804

Hopkinsville, KY $142,330

Charleston, WV $142,314

Florence, SC $142,235

Sioux City, IA $142,140

Macon, GA $141,681

Tallahassee, FL $141,666

Fayetteville, NC $141,634

Wichita Falls, TX $141,602

Waco, TX $141,602

Pine Bluff, AR $141,539

Vincennes, IN $141,239

Lubbock, TX $141,175

Great Falls, MT $141,081

Alamogordo, NM $141,065

Abilene, TX $140,938

Rapid City, SD $140,733

Monroe, LA $140,733

Albany, GA $140,638

Huntington, WV $140,622

Jackson, MS $140,606

Greenville, MS $140,590

Parkersburg, WV $140,432

Montgomery, AL $140,401

Johnstown, PA $140,369

Springfield, MO $140,242

Biloxi, MS $140,163

Sumter, SC $139,831

Columbus, GA $139,815

Twin Falls, ID $139,720

Pascagoula, MS $139,515

Kingsport, TN $139,104

Gulfport, MS $139,056

Alexandria, LA $138,534

Fort Smith, AR $138,139

El Paso, TX $137,712

Helena, MT $137,506

Las Cruces, NM $137,000

Harlingen, TX $136,558

Pocatello, ID $136,415

Florence, AL $136,368

Brownsville, TX $136,336

Dothan, AL $136,083

Mcallen, TX $136,004

Columbus, MS $134,834

Altus, OK $134,106

Lawton, OK $133,806

Pierre, SD $133,237

What Skills Can Increase a Devops Lead'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 Lead'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	$164,470	4%
Collaboration	$164,470	4%
Problem Solving	$164,470	4%
Initiative	$162,889	3%
Container	$162,889	3%
Kubernetes	$161,307	2%

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Devops Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Devops Lead'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

$142,912

Average $158,144/year

$165,614

$11,909

Average $13,179/month

$13,801

$2,748

Average $3,041/week

$3,185

$69

Average $76/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,614	$13,801	$3,185	$80
Average	$158,144	$13,179	$3,041	$76
25th Percentile	$142,912	$11,909	$2,748	$69

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Salary Trends for Devops Lead

Salaries for a Devops Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $149,893 in 2023 to around $147,609 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Devops Lead salary trends, .

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2024

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