DevOps Engineer Salary in India 2026: City-wise Breakdown
The Numbers That Matter
DevOps is one of the highest-paying tech roles in India in 2026. Here is the real data from Naukri, LinkedIn, and community salary surveys.
By Experience Level
| Level | Experience | Salary Range |
|---|
|---|---|---|
| Fresher | 0-1 year | ₹3.5 - 7 LPA |
|---|---|---|
| Mid | 3-5 years | ₹15 - 28 LPA |
| Senior | 5-8 years | ₹28 - 50 LPA |
| Lead/Architect | 8+ years | ₹50 - 90 LPA |
By City
Bengaluru: India's DevOps capital. Best salaries, most openings. Mid-level: ₹18-30 LPA.
Hyderabad: Growing fast. Major AWS, Microsoft, Google offices. Mid-level: ₹15-25 LPA.
Pune: Strong DevOps market. Mid-level: ₹14-22 LPA.
Chennai: Good opportunities. Mid-level: ₹12-20 LPA.
Mumbai: Finance and fintech companies. Mid-level: ₹15-26 LPA.
Remote: The game-changer. Indian engineers working for US/EU companies earn ₹40-100 LPA remotely.
Skills That Increase Your Salary
How to Negotiate
Always counter-offer. Come with data from Naukri/LinkedIn for your role and city. CKA or AWS SAA certification is worth ₹2-5 LPA in negotiation power alone. Working for a US startup remotely is the highest ROI move — a mid-level engineer at ₹18 LPA locally can earn ₹50-80 LPA remotely.
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