DevOps Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

£65,000Regional estimate

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 estimate
25th percentile
£48,000
Median (p50)
£65,000
75th percentile
£88,000
Top 10% (p90)
£116,000

Gross 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

Base70%
Bonus12%
Equity12%
Benefits6%

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.

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.

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