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DevOps Engineer Salary in San Francisco, California

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$193,788/ year

Median DevOps Engineer in San Francisco, CA

$119,843
10th
$146,150
25th
$193,788
Median
$249,751
75th
$304,696
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$193,788
Total compensation (est.)
$222,856
Bonus range
$3,950 – $16,200
Mean salary
$205,415

How This Compares

San Francisco, CA median
$193,788
California median
$106,845+81.4%
National median
$104,750+85.0%

Cost of living in San Francisco is 85% above the national average. Salary of $193,788 here is equivalent to $104,750 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$139,527-28.0%
3-5 years
$176,347-9.0%
6-10 years
$217,043+12.0%
10+ years
$267,427+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$170,533-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$193,788
Enterprise (5,000+)
$228,670+18.0%

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DevOps Engineer Salaries in Nearby Cities

Los Angeles, CA$158,173/yr
San Diego, CA$150,840/yr
San Jose, CA$186,455/yr
Fresno, CA$104,750/yr
Sacramento, CA$104,750/yr

Related Jobs in San Francisco

Software Engineer$240,796/yr
Senior Software Engineer$240,796/yr
Frontend Developer$231,047/yr
Backend Developer$240,796/yr
Full Stack Developer$240,796/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$93/hr
Monthly gross$16,149/mo
25th percentile$146,150/yr
75th percentile$249,751/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

California Unemployment

Dec 2025

5.5%-0.10

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average DevOps Engineer salary in San Francisco?

The median DevOps Engineer salary in San Francisco is $193,788 per year, with a range from $146,150 at the 25th percentile to $249,751 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does DevOps Engineer pay in San Francisco compare to the national average?

DevOps Engineer salaries in San Francisco are 85% above the national median of $104,750. After adjusting for San Francisco's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $104,750 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect DevOps Engineer salaries in San Francisco?

In San Francisco, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level DevOps Engineer roles start around $119,843, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $304,696 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is San Francisco a good place for DevOps Engineer jobs?

San Francisco offers a DevOps Engineer median of $193,788, which is 85% above the US median of $104,750. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — San Francisco is 85% more expensive than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher DevOps Engineer salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for DevOps Engineer in San Francisco is $249,751, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.