Lead DevOps Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$124,839 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$105,010 $124,839 $173,658
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Lead DevOps Engineer in United States is $124,839 per year as of July 2026, based on 198 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $105,010, while senior specialists can earn up to $173,658. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $950 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Lead DevOps Engineer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Lead DevOps Engineer over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Lead DevOps Engineer in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 50 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Lead DevOps Engineer 198 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 151 1 0
Entry Level $105,010
Junior $113,164
Median Salary $124,839
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $143,718
Expert / Top Earners $173,658

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name Frequency % Action
Python
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Kubernetes
22%
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Terraform
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