Salary Guide 2026
DevOps Engineer Salary in London
Based on market data for mid-level professionals (3-5 years experience).
Entry Level
£52,208
/year
Mid Level
£82,674
/year
Senior
£143,000
/year
Based on 96 real DevOps Engineer job postings in London. Figures reflect live listings on ResumeKart. Salaries as advertised; currencies not converted.
💼 6+ live DevOps Engineer jobs in London paying £82,674+
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DevOps Engineer
RemoteJobsOne · London, UK
Senior DevOps Engineer (DV)
Sanderson Recruitment · London, UK
Senior DevOps Engineer (DV)
Sanderson Recruitment · South East London, London
Senior AWS DevOps Engineer
Searchability NS&D · South Croydon, South East London
Senior DevOps Engineer - ELK
ECS Resource Group Ltd · The City, Central London
SC Cleared DevOps Engineer
Damia Group Ltd · Farringdon, Central London
Live Market Data
Sourced from Adzuna's job market intelligence — refreshed every few hours.
12-Month Salary Trend
Average advertised salary, monthly
£86k
↑ 3.3% YoY
Salary Distribution
How 613 live job postings break down by advertised salary
Top 5 companies hiring DevOps Engineer in London
Live employer leaderboard from Adzuna job postings
- 1IBM36 openings
- 2CGI International29 openings
- 3Capgemini20 openings
- 4Amazon18 openings
- 5Accenture17 openings
Cost of Living in London
London salaries are the highest in the UK but lag behind US equivalents. Strong benefits and work-life balance offset the gap.
Factors Affecting DevOps Engineer Salary in London
Years of Experience
Entry-level DevOps Engineers in London start around £52,208, while senior professionals with 8+ years can earn £143,000 or more.
Company Size & Stage
Startups may offer lower base pay but compensate with equity. Established enterprises and FAANG-tier companies in London typically pay at the top of the range.
Technical Skills
Specialised skills command premium salaries. For DevOps Engineers, in-demand skills can increase compensation by 15-30% above the median.
Education & Certifications
Advanced degrees (MBA, MS) and industry certifications can add 10-20% to base salary, especially at senior levels.
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