DevOps Engineer Salary in the UK
DevOps engineers bridge development and operations, implementing CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring system reliability and scalability.
DevOps Engineer Take Home Pay
On the average DevOps Engineer salary of £62,000, you would take home £46,517 per year (£3,876.45 per month) after tax and National Insurance.
Effective tax rate: 25.0%|Marginal rate: 40%
DevOps Engineer Salary by Location
DevOps Engineer salaries vary significantly by region. London typically offers the highest salaries but also has a higher cost of living.
DevOps Engineer Salary Growth (2020-2025)
See how DevOps Engineer salaries have changed over the past 5 years, including inflation-adjusted real growth.
+32.8%
Total Growth
+£15,297
Salary Increase
+5.8%
Annual Growth Rate
+3.8%
Real Growth (Inflation Adj.)
Year-over-Year Changes
Key Skills Required
Typical Qualifications
- Computer Science degree or equivalent
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure)
- Strong Linux administration skills
DevOps Engineer Career Progression
What Does a DevOps Engineer Do?
Industries Hiring DevOps Engineers
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Take Home Pay
£46,517.40/year
75.0% of gross income
- Gross Income£62,000.00
- Taxable Income£49,430.00
- Income Tax-£12,232.00
- National Insurance-£3,250.60
- Total Deductions-£15,482.60
25.0%
Effective Rate
40%
Marginal Rate
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£62,000 vs UK Wages
Top 10% of UK earners
+77%
vs UK Median
£27,000
Above Median
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DevOps Engineer Salary FAQ
What is the average DevOps Engineer salary in the UK?
The average DevOps Engineer salary in the UK is £62,000 per year. Salaries typically range from £40,000 for entry-level positions to £90,000 for senior roles.
How much does a DevOps Engineer earn in London?
A DevOps Engineer in London earns an average of £75,000 per year, which is 36% higher than the national average.
What is the take-home pay for a DevOps Engineer?
On the average DevOps Engineer salary of £62,000, you would take home approximately £46,517 per year (£3,876.45 per month) after income tax and National Insurance.