DevOps Engineer Salary: What You Actually Take Home
National median: $125,000/year. After federal taxes (single filer), that's $96,191/year take-home — 23.0% effective rate.
DevOps Engineer Salary After Federal Tax by Experience Level
Take-home calculated for single filer, federal taxes only (no state income tax baseline).
| Level | Gross Salary | Take-Home / Year | Monthly | Eff. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | $80,000 | $64,666 | $5,389 | 19.2% |
| 25th Percentile | $98,000 | $77,329 | $6,444 | 21.1% |
| MedianBLS Median | $125,000 | $96,191 | $8,016 | 23.0% |
| 75th Percentile | $158,000 | $118,746 | $9,896 | 24.8% |
| 90th Percentile | $205,000 | $152,617 | $12,718 | 25.6% |
| Senior Level | $175,000 | $130,366 | $10,864 | 25.5% |
DevOps Engineer Take-Home Pay by State
Salary figures adjusted for state cost of living and local market rates. Single filer.
| State | Est. Salary | Take-Home / Year | Monthly | Eff. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $153,438 | $103,435 | $8,620 | 32.6% |
| Washington | $142,500 | $108,152 | $9,013 | 24.1% |
| Texas | $135,313 | $103,239 | $8,603 | 23.7% |
| New York | $164,688 | $114,576 | $9,548 | 30.4% |
| Virginia | $139,063 | $98,064 | $8,172 | 29.5% |
About This Career
DevOps engineers manage the CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and cloud environments that keep software companies running. Cloud-native adoption at enterprises and the shift to microservices have made this one of the most in-demand technical roles of the decade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average DevOps Engineer salary in the US?+
The national median DevOps Engineer salary is $125,000 per year (BLS data). The middle 50% of earners fall between $98,000 and $158,000, while the top 10% earn over $205,000.
How much does a DevOps Engineer take home after taxes?+
A DevOps Engineer earning the median $125,000 takes home approximately $96,191 after federal taxes (single filer, assuming no state income tax). Add state taxes to get a more precise figure for your location.
Where do DevOps Engineers earn the most?+
The highest-paying states for DevOps Engineers are California, Washington, Texas. Top cities include Seattle, San Francisco, Austin, where salaries can exceed $158,000 for experienced professionals.