Salary Data

DevOps Engineer Salary
in Chicago

2026 compensation data based on aggregated market sources, adjusted for Chicago cost of living and Technology industry rates.

P25 (Low)$132,825

Median$159,390

P75 (High)$190,785

+7.4% YoY for DevOps Engineer+2.1% YoY in Chicago

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level0-2 years

$108,675

$90,563$130,410

Mid Level3-6 years

$159,390

$132,825$190,785

Senior Level7+ years

$219,765

$187,163$265,650

The median DevOps Engineer in Chicago earns $159,390 per year in the Technology industry at mid-level experience.
Salaries range from $90,563 (entry-level, P25) to $265,650 (senior-level, P75).
Chicago has a 1.05x location multiplier, meaning salaries are 5% above the national baseline.
DevOps Engineer compensation is trending up at 7.4% year-over-year.

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