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How much does Principal Devops Engineer make?
Total pay range
$169K - $257K/yr
$207K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$133K - $191K/yrBase pay
$35K - $66K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Principal Devops Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $295,057, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $215,623 and Financial Services with a median total pay of $214,805.
Frequently asked questions about Principal DevOps Engineer salaries
The average salary for Principal DevOps Engineer is $206,782 per year or $99 per hour, with top earners making up to $310,872 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $168,739 (25th percentile) to $257,079 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 312 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Principal DevOps Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Principal DevOps Engineer is $257,079 per year, $21,423 per month or $124 per hour.
The lowest salary for Principal DevOps Engineer is $168,739 per year, $14,062 per month or $81 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Principal DevOps Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $137,756 per year (estimate) and goes up to $346,487 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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