DevOps Engineer salary
From 4,864 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only. Which titles are included
- Job titles like “DevOps Engineer” across occupation codes
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 58% of DevOps Engineer filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 10 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $105,976 in Houston, TX to $172,698 in San Jose, CA.
- Median up 21% since FY2020. From $95,000 in FY2020 to $115,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
DevOps Engineer H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 4,864 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for DevOps Engineer jobs in FY2025–FY2026, counting filings whose job title matches across occupation codes. The median base salary is $112,923, 8% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $98,199 and $136,398. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 58% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 16% of filings
Mid-level · 58% of filings
Senior · 15% of filings
Expert · 11% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $90,896 | 730 |
| Level II · Qualified | $108,826 | 2,668 |
| Level III · Experienced | $138,129 | 670 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $158,000 | 498 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
DevOps Engineer pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 51 metro areas
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $84,906 |
| 25th | $98,199 |
| 50th (median) | $112,923 |
| 75th | $136,398 |
| 90th | $162,175 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $95,000 | $87,485 | $111,010 | 2,871 |
| FY2021 | $97,677 | $89,773 | $120,000 | 3,048 |
| FY2022 | $98,550 | $90,397 | $120,765 | 3,881 |
| FY2023 | $101,110 | $90,522 | $120,265 | 3,417 |
| FY2024 | $102,877 | $90,000 | $123,707 | 3,199 |
| FY2025 | $110,000 | $95,493 | $135,000 | 2,933 |
| FY2026 | $115,000 | $102,802 | $140,000 | 1,931 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B DevOps Engineer make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for DevOps Engineer jobs is $112,923 (4,864 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $98,199 and $136,398.
What does an entry-level DevOps Engineer earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $90,896. Level I accounts for 16% of DevOps Engineer filings.
Which city pays H-1B DevOps Engineers the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, San Jose, CA has the highest median base salary for DevOps Engineer jobs: $172,698 (195 filings).