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This guide is for employers hiring DevOps, SRE, and cloud engineering professionals, as well as individuals working in deployment, infrastructure, or platform roles. Whether you're leading a team or planning your next role, this guide is for you.
You’ll get accurate salary benchmarks across all DevOps levels and specialisms. It’s a useful resource if you're hiring in 2026 or reviewing your own compensation. The guide also highlights trends in cloud, automation, and site reliability.
The guide covers roles including Head of DevOps, DevOps Architect, SRE, Cloud Engineer, DevOps Security Engineer, DevOps Manager, and Release Manager. It includes benchmarks from mid-level through to principal and leadership positions.
The projected average salary for DevOps roles in the UK in 2026 is around £84,838. This estimate is based on 2025 salary benchmarks combined with expected annual pay growth of approximately 3%, helping organisations forecast budgets and attract top-tier engineering talent.
Organisations are prioritising uptime, scalability, and deployment speed, which has increased demand for DevOps talent. Cloud migration, infrastructure as code, and platform reliability are key drivers behind rising salaries in this space.
Yes, we do. Our salary benchmarking service provides tailored pay insights for DevOps, SRE, and platform engineering roles. Whether you're hiring or reviewing your salary structure, we provide market-specific data. Find out more here.