Updated May 2026 · India tech salary tracker
DevOps Engineer Salary in India
DevOps pay scales with platform ownership — engineers running multi-team CI/CD + IaC at scale earn 15–20% above generalist DevOps counterparts.
- Entry (0–2 yrs)
- ₹6L – ₹12L
- Mid (2–6 yrs)
- ₹14L – ₹22L
- Senior (6+ yrs)
- ₹24L – ₹34L
DevOps Engineer salary by city
Mid-band pay for a DevOps Engineeracross India's eight largest tech employment markets. Click into a city for live aggregates and a top-paying-companies breakdown.
| City | Entry | Mid | Senior | vs Bengaluru |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | ₹6L – ₹12L | ₹14L – ₹22L | ₹24L – ₹34L | 100% |
| Hyderabad | ₹6L – ₹12L | ₹14L – ₹22L | ₹24L – ₹33L | 98% |
| Pune | ₹6L – ₹11L | ₹13L – ₹20L | ₹22L – ₹32L | 93% |
| Noida | ₹6L – ₹11L | ₹13L – ₹20L | ₹22L – ₹31L | 92% |
| Chennai | ₹5L – ₹11L | ₹13L – ₹20L | ₹22L – ₹31L | 90% |
| Mumbai | ₹6L – ₹11L | ₹13L – ₹21L | ₹23L – ₹32L | 95% |
| Gurgaon | ₹6L – ₹12L | ₹14L – ₹21L | ₹23L – ₹33L | 97% |
| Delhi | ₹6L – ₹11L | ₹13L – ₹21L | ₹23L – ₹32L | 94% |
Top paying companies for DevOps Engineers
Long-standing top payers for this role across India. The live snapshot above lists which of these are actively hiring right now.
- Atlassian
- GitLab
- JFrog
- Red Hat
- Wipro
Skills that drive pay in this role
Engineers and analysts who pair their core role with a high-demand skill set tend to land in the top quartile of the pay band. The skills below are the most-asked for DevOps Engineer postings on OwnYourCareer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary for a DevOps Engineer in India?
Mid-career DevOps Engineer roles in India typically pay ₹14L – ₹22L per year. Entry-level roles start around ₹6L – ₹12L and senior roles can reach ₹24L – ₹34L.
How much does an entry-level DevOps Engineer earn in India?
Entry-level DevOps Engineers in India (0–2 years of experience) typically earn ₹6L – ₹12L per year. The top of the band is driven by product-company offers; the lower end is more common at services and consulting firms.
What is the senior-level DevOps Engineer salary in India?
Senior DevOps Engineers in India (6+ years of experience) typically earn ₹24L – ₹34L per year. Top-quartile offers usually combine product-company employer + a high-demand specialisation (e.g. multi-cloud, GenAI, real-time systems).
Which companies pay DevOps Engineers the most in India?
Curated top-paying employers for DevOps Engineers in India include Atlassian, GitLab, JFrog, Red Hat, Wipro. Open roles are listed on each company hub on OwnYourCareer.
Salary bands curated May 2026. Live aggregates refreshed hourly from open job postings. Last data point: 3 June 2026.