DevOps Engineer Salary in United Kingdom
The median DevOps / SRE Engineer salary in the UK is £65,000. Most professionals earn between £48,000 and £88,000, with top earners exceeding £116,000.
Pay percentiles
Regional estimateGross annual, local currency.
Salary by seniority
Estimated| Junior | £39,000 | -40% |
| Mid-level | £57,000 | -12% |
| Senior | £81,000 | +25% |
| Lead / Exec | £114,000 | +75% |
Total compensation
Benefits are worth about £8,000 a year on top of cash pay.
Where this pay goes furthest
The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.
- India₹938,000
- Portugal€30,000
- PolandPLN 169,000
- Italy€45,000
- Japan¥7,694,000
- Spain€48,000
How we calculate this
These figures represent gross annual salaries for DevOps / SRE Engineers in the UK. They are regional estimates derived from our data, not official statistics.
Frequently asked questions
Is £65,000 a good salary for a DevOps / SRE Engineer in the UK?
Yes, £65,000 is the median salary, meaning half of all DevOps / SRE Engineers earn more and half earn less. This is generally considered a strong salary.
How does a Senior DevOps / SRE Engineer salary compare to a Junior one?
The median salary for a Senior DevOps / SRE Engineer is £81,000, while the median for a Junior role is £39,000. This reflects the difference in experience and responsibility.
What is the total compensation for a DevOps / SRE Engineer?
Total compensation includes base salary plus benefits. The estimated annual benefits value is £8,000, which should be considered alongside your base salary.
How are these salary figures calculated?
These figures are calculated based on a large dataset of reported salaries from DevOps / SRE Engineers across the UK. We use statistical methods to determine medians and percentiles.