How much does a Devops Engineer make in San Francisco, CA?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$143,942 / yrTotal Pay
$113,546 / yrBase Pay
$30,396 / yrAdditional Pay

$143,942

 / yr
$94K$224K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Devops Engineer is $143,942 per year in the San Francisco, CA area, with an average salary of $113,546 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $30,396 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Devops Engineer in San Francisco, CA

$143,942 /yr
Devops Engineer
$179,621 /yr
Senior Devops Engineer
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Related Job Titles

For Devops Engineer in San Francisco, CA

Some related job titles are Linux Administrator Salaries with median pay of $132,128, Site Reliability Engineer Salaries with median pay of $146,877, Linux Systems Administrator Salaries with median pay of $114,249, Release Engineer Salaries with median pay of $136,847.

Top Paying Companies

For a Devops Engineer in San Francisco, CA

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Devops Engineer in San Francisco, CA. Employers include Salesforce, Formac and Ingrain Systems.

1
Salesforce
$210,483/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Devops Engineer in San Francisco, CA

$143,942 /yr
Devops Engineer

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Top Paying Industries

For a Devops Engineer in San Francisco, CA

The top paying industry for a Devops Engineer in San Francisco, CA is Information Technology with a median total pay of $202,865.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$202,865

    0% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Devops Engineer are Salesforce, Formac, and Ingrain Systems.

SalesforceSalesforce$210,483/yr
FormacFormac$202,865/yr
Ingrain SystemsIngrain Systems$178,016/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Engineering?

Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

How does the Devops engineer salary in San Francisco, CA compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Devops engineer in US is $105,017 per year based on 5,592 salary contributions, which is 36.67% less than the salary for a Devops engineer in San Francisco, CA. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Devops engineer gets the highest compensation are Robert Half, Autodesk, Inc. and Cox Automotive, Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 35% more than smaller companies for a Devops engineer.

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Devops Engineer

San Francisco, CA

 | 10-14 years

$121,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Devops Engineer

San Francisco, CA

 | 1-3 years

$240,000

/yr

$200K | $40K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Devops Engineer

San Francisco, CA

 | 4-6 years

$154,000

/yr

$140K | $14K

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
SRE/DevOps Engineer

San Francisco, CA

 | 4-6 years

$180,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago
SRE/DevOps Engineer

San Francisco, CA

 | 10-14 years

$110,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

10-14 years
3 days ago
Devops Engineer

San Francisco, CA

 | 4-6 years

$140,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago
DevOps Architect

San Francisco, CA

 | 7-9 years

$180,000

/yr

$150K | $30K

Submitted 4 days ago

7-9 years
4 days ago
Devops Engineer

San Francisco, CA

 | 1-3 years

$135,000

/yr

Submitted 4 days ago

1-3 years
4 days ago
Dev Ops Engineer

San Francisco, CA

 | 4-6 years

$102,000

/yr

Submitted 5 days ago

4-6 years
5 days ago

Devops Engineer pay FAQ in San Francisco, CA

The average salary for a Devops Engineer is $113,546 per year in San Francisco, CA. Salaries estimates are based on 10316 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Devops Engineer employees in San Francisco, CA.

The highest salary for a Devops Engineer in San Francisco, CA is $168,454 per year.

The lowest salary for a Devops Engineer in San Francisco, CA is $76,536 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Devops Engineer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Devops Engineer.

Devops engineering salaries are high, reflecting the field’s significant barriers to entry. A bachelor’s in engineering degree is considered a minimum qualification, although many firms strongly prefer candidates with internship experience. Once hired, devops engineers typically work full time and are paid a salary with full benefits. Candidates with a Master of Engineering degree are typically paid higher salaries than candidates with only a bachelor’s degree. Successful engineers can earn a Professional Engineering (PE) license that indicates they are ready for more leadership responsibility, or they may choose to transition into a project manager role.

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DevOps engineers with advanced degrees or multiple years of experience in the field have the potential to make good money. According to anonymous reviews posted on Glassdoor, an estimated 77% of DevOps engineers are satisfied with their salaries.

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DevOps engineers with extensive experience will make more money than recent graduates. There is a wide range of pay in the sector, from $94,165.41 to $224,078.08 depending on factors such as location, experience, and education. If you follow the average career path of a DevOps engineer, the average salary in the field is $113,546.25 for all employees on this seniority level.

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An advanced degree or a post-graduate certification can both be good options to help you increase your salary potential and make more money as a DevOps engineer. Advanced degrees that may help you include a master's in software development, a master's in DevOps engineering, and a master's in database management and development. There are also a number of certifications that take less time than a degree but will still increase your earning power, including AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional, Docker Certified Associate, Puppet Certified Professional, and Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert.

If you're looking to negotiate a higher salary as a DevOps engineer with your current firm or a new employer, you'll need to prove that you're worth a higher salary. Find out what the average salary is of a DevOps engineer in your area by looking online on the DevOps engineer jobs listings and talking to colleagues in the position. This will give you an idea of what level of salary to expect. Document everything you've built and provide proof of the ways that your work could or has saved the company money or increased revenue.