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Salary Guide 2026
Based on market data for mid-level professionals (3-5 years experience).
Entry Level
£45,000
/year
Mid Level
£61,009
/year
Senior
£90,000
/year
Based on 59 real DevOps Engineer job postings in London — ResumeKart's salary model, refreshed weekly.
Open roles at or above the median — apply with an ATS-optimised resume to land the top of the range.
Azure Devops Engineer
VIQU IT · London, UK
Azure Devops Engineer
VIQU IT Recruitment · The City, Central London
Lead DevOps Engineer
Tank Recruitment · Charing Cross, Central London
Senior Azure DevOps Engineer
RedTech Recruitment Ltd. · Farringdon, Central London
Senior AWS DevOps Engineer
Data Careers · Central London, London
DevOps Engineer | AWS | Terraform
Berkeley Square IT Ltd · Farringdon, Central London
Sourced from Adzuna's job market intelligence — refreshed every few hours.
Average advertised salary, monthly
£86k
↑ 7.2% YoY
How 476 live job postings break down by advertised salary
Live employer leaderboard from Adzuna job postings
London salaries are the highest in the UK but lag behind US equivalents. Strong benefits and work-life balance offset the gap.
Entry-level DevOps Engineers in London start around £45,000, while senior professionals with 8+ years can earn £90,000 or more.
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.
Specialised skills command premium salaries. For DevOps Engineers, in-demand skills can increase compensation by 15-30% above the median.
Advanced degrees (MBA, MS) and industry certifications can add 10-20% to base salary, especially at senior levels.
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