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DevOps Engineer Salary in San Francisco

Base salary bands for devops engineer roles in San Francisco, adjusted from the national US reference band using a local market multiplier of 128%.

25th percentile
$164k
Median
$211k
75th percentile
$266k
90th percentile
$330k

Cost-of-living adjusted

$126k

Equivalent purchasing power at US national average cost of living

Rent burden

19.6%

Median annual rent as a share of median gross pay

Estimated openings

170

Active openings estimate for this role in San Francisco

By level

DevOps Engineer pay by level in San Francisco

LevelP25MedianP90
Entry$123k$149k$202k
Mid$164k$199k$269k
Senior$218k$259k$356k
Staff$279k$330k$471k

FAQ

Common questions

What is the average DevOps Engineer salary in San Francisco?

The median devops engineer salary in San Francisco is $211k, with a typical range of $164k to $330k depending on level and company.

How far does a DevOps Engineer salary go in San Francisco?

Adjusted for local cost of living, the median devops engineer salary in San Francisco is equivalent to about $126k of US-national purchasing power. Median rent takes up roughly 19.6% of gross pay.

How many DevOps Engineer openings are there in San Francisco?

We estimate around 170 active devops engineer openings in San Francisco at any given time, scaled from the city's overall market size and hiring demand for this role.

Which companies hire DevOps Engineers in San Francisco?

Vercel, Cloudflare have hired for this role in San Francisco.