Hiring a DevOps engineer: the market today
The short answer ·
905 open postings ask for a DevOps engineer as of Nov 11, 2026, from 224 employers. The median advertised pay is $157,600, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 353 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 637 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a DevOps engineer?
Hard. 224 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Booz Allen Hamilton with 72 open postings.
What should I pay a DevOps engineer?
Advertised pay centers on $157,600. Federal staff in series 2210 average $147,616 in actual pay.
Where is a DevOps engineer being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in Virginia (185), California (126) and Maryland (120). Together they hold 48% of its 905 open postings.
Who can help me hire a DevOps engineer?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.