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      How much does Lead Devops Engineer make?

      Total pay range
      $145K - $224K/yr
      $179K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $117K - $171K/yrBase pay
      $28K - $53K/yrAdditional pay
      How accurate is a total pay range of $145K-$224K/yr?
      Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

      About our data

      Last updated Apr 10, 2025475 Salaries submitted
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      Recent salaries shared by Lead Devops Engineer

      50 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Lead DevOps Engineer
      |
      15+ years
      $124K/yr
      ($124K • $0)
      Austin, TX

      submitted on May 23, 2025

      $124K/yr
      $124K • $0
      Lead DevOps Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $185K - $214K/yr
      New York, NY

      submitted on May 4, 2025

      $185K - $214K/yr
      Lead DevOps Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $110K/yr
      ($110K • $0)
      Warner Robins, GA

      submitted on Apr 30, 2025

      $110K/yr
      $110K • $0
      Lead DevOps Engineer
      |
      15+ years
      $167K/yr
      ($157K • $10K)
      Eden Prairie, MN

      submitted on Apr 27, 2025

      $167K/yr
      $157K • $10K
      Lead DevOps Engineer
      |
      7-9 years
      $155K/yr
      ($155K • $0)
      Huntsville, AL

      submitted on Mar 31, 2025

      $155K/yr
      $155K • $0
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      Lead DevOps Engineer
      |
      7-9 years
      $152K - $178K/yr
      Reston, VA

      submitted on Mar 28, 2025

      $152K - $178K/yr
      Lead DevOps Engineer
      |
      10-14 years
      $169K/yr
      ($152K • $17K)
      Burlington, MA

      submitted on Mar 27, 2025

      $169K/yr
      $152K • $17K
      Lead DevOps Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $204K - $237K/yr
      Tampa, FL

      submitted on Mar 22, 2025

      $204K - $237K/yr
      Lead DevOps Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $158K/yr
      ($158K • $0)
      Chapel Hill, NC

      submitted on Mar 21, 2025

      $158K/yr
      $158K • $0
      Lead DevOps Engineer
      |
      10-14 years
      $119K/yr
      ($96K • $23K)
      Turkey, TX

      submitted on Mar 21, 2025

      $119K/yr
      $96K • $23K
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      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.

      Frequently asked questions about Lead DevOps Engineer salaries

      • The average salary for Lead DevOps Engineer is $179,256 per year or $86 per hour, with top earners making up to $272,336 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $145,248 (25th percentile) to $224,076 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 475 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead DevOps Engineer employees.
      • The highest salary for Lead DevOps Engineer is $224,076 per year, $18,673 per month or $108 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Lead DevOps Engineer is $145,248 per year, $12,104 per month or $70 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Lead DevOps Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $136,935 per year (estimate) and goes up to $345,214 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Total pay trajectory

      Lead Devops Engineer
      $145K–$224K/yr
      Senior Manager of Engineering
      $241K–$383K/yr
      Principal Devops Engineer
      $169K–$257K/yr

      Top paying industries

      The top 5 paying industries for Lead Devops Engineer in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $179,721, Insurance with a median total pay of $172,597, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $170,646, Financial Services with a median total pay of $163,984, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $154,558.

      Manufacturing

      The top paying company in Manufacturing for Lead Devops Engineer is NIKE.

      Popular companies for Lead Devops Engineers

      Groundspeed-logoGroundspeed3.5★
      $158K - $230K/yr Total pay
      $189K Median
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      Booz Allen Hamilton-logoBooz Allen Hamilton3.9★
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      $141K Median
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      $152K - $199K/yr Total pay
      $173K Median
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      $143K Median
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      $145K - $186K/yr Total pay
      $164K Median
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