UK Salary Guide · ONS ASHE 2025

DevOps Engineer salary
in the UK

Real take-home pay, rent costs and disposable income for DevOps Engineers across 12 UK cities. 2025/26 tax year.

UK Median
£59,500
per year
Highest city
£75,000
London
Lowest city
£52,000
Cardiff
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DevOps Engineer salary by city

12 cities · sorted highest to lowest

City Gross salary Take-home
London £75,000 £4,505/mo View →
Aberdeen £65,000 £3,863/mo View →
Edinburgh £63,000 £3,769/mo View →
Manchester £62,000 £3,876/mo View →
Bristol £60,000 £3,780/mo View →
Birmingham £58,000 £3,683/mo View →
Glasgow £58,000 £3,536/mo View →
Leeds £57,000 £3,635/mo View →
Sheffield £55,000 £3,538/mo View →
Newcastle £54,000 £3,490/mo View →
Nottingham £54,000 £3,490/mo View →
Cardiff £52,000 £3,393/mo View →

UK salary range

Middle 50% of DevOps Engineer earners · London reference

25th percentile
£60,000
Median (UK)
£59,500
75th percentile
£94,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average DevOps Engineer salary in the UK? +
The UK median DevOps Engineer salary across 12 cities is £59,500 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £60,000 and £94,000. Salaries vary significantly by city — from £52,000 in Cardiff to £75,000 in London.
Which UK city pays DevOps Engineers the most? +
London offers the highest median DevOps Engineer salary at £75,000 per year — £15,500 above the UK median. Cardiff is at the lower end with £52,000. See the full city breakdown in the table above.
What is the take-home pay for a DevOps Engineer in London? +
A DevOps Engineer in London earns a median £75,000 per year. After income tax and National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), that works out to approximately £4,505 per month take-home. See the full London breakdown →