Report Methodology
During the first half of 2025, we gathered over 411 job postings, carefully analyzing and categorizing each position that:
- • Requires DevOps, SRE, Platform, or Infrastructure engineering experience
- • Are listed by companies (not recruitment agencies)
- • Include clear role descriptions and requirements
- • Represent unique positions (duplicates removed)
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Note: This analysis represents trends from 282 companies actively hiring DevOps professionals. Only 81 positions (19.7%) included explicit salary information, providing our compensation analysis baseline.
The DevOps Job Market Seeks Traditional Engineers, Platform and SRE Specialists
Of all the jobs we analyzed in the first half of 2025, 36.7% were DevOps Engineer positions, maintaining its position as the most sought-after role in the infrastructure space.
Role Distribution Analysis
Key Takeaways:
- • Platform Engineering shows strong market presence at 16.3%, indicating organizational focus on developer productivity
- • SRE roles at 18.7% demonstrate continued emphasis on reliability and observability
- • Traditional DevOps Engineer positions remain the backbone of infrastructure teams
- • Combined, these three roles account for 71.7% of all positions analyzed
Programming Languages and Technologies in High Demand
For the first half of 2025, Python dominates the programming language requirements with 237 mentions across job descriptions. Note that multiple technologies and languages were mentioned in most job postings.
Technology Landscape Analysis
Cloud Platforms
572 mentionsContainers
448 mentionsProgramming
622 mentionsInfrastructure as Code
442 mentionsTechnology Insights:
- • AWS maintains its position as the dominant cloud platform
- • Kubernetes is now considered essential for container orchestration
- • Python remains the preferred language for DevOps automation
- • Terraform has become the de facto standard for infrastructure provisioning
Where Are Most DevOps Job Offers Located?
Remote work leads the geographic distribution with 125 positions (30.4%), followed by San Francisco with 73 positions (17.8%). This indicates a strong shift toward location-flexible DevOps roles.
Geographic Insights:
- • Remote-first positions account for nearly 1 in 3 jobs
- • San Francisco remains the top physical location for DevOps talent
- • Global distribution spans major tech hubs across US, Europe, and Asia
- • European presence shows strong demand in London, Paris, and Berlin
Top 5 Locations:
- 1. Remote - 125 positions (30.4%)
- 2. San Francisco - 73 positions (17.8%)
- 3. Los Angeles - 22 positions (5.4%)
- 4. London - 22 positions (5.4%)
- 5. New York - 21 positions (5.1%)
77% of DevOps Jobs Allow Remote Work of Some Sort!
Of all the jobs we analyzed in the first half of 2025, 77.1% of these allow some sort of remote work. However, remote mentions don't equal fully remote work!
More than 44.8% of positions offer full remote work, while 20.4% restrict remote work to specific geographic regions (typically within country boundaries).
Remote Work Distribution
77.1% of DevOps jobs offer some form of remote work flexibility
Remote Work Insights:
- • Full remote positions outnumber on-site roles 7:1
- • Geographic restrictions typically limit to US/EU regions
- • Hybrid models offer 2-3 days per week flexibility
- • Only 6.6% of positions require full-time office presence
How Much Does a DevOps Job Pay in H1 2025?
For the first half of 2025, DevOps positions pay a median salary of $185,000 and an average of $190,810 globally. This analysis is based on 81 positions that included explicit salary information.
Compensation Analysis:
Key Observations:
- • Median salary indicates strong market demand
- • Average slightly higher suggests some high-paying outliers
- • Only 1 in 5 positions disclosed salary information
- • Compensation likely varies significantly by location and experience
Market Context:
- • Remote positions may offer location-adjusted salaries
- • Specialized roles (SRE, Platform) likely command premiums
- • Total compensation may include equity and benefits
- • Geographic regions show significant salary variations
DevOps Hiring Trends Show February Peak, Gradual Decline Through Spring
The DevOps job market showed significant activity in February 2025 with 194 positions (47.2% of total), followed by a gradual decline through spring months. This pattern suggests typical corporate hiring cycles with Q1 budget allocations driving early-year recruitment.
Hiring Pattern Analysis:
- • February peak indicates Q1 budget execution
- • March decline to 71 positions suggests market stabilization
- • Spring slowdown aligns with typical corporate hiring cycles
- • June trend (10 positions) may indicate mid-year planning periods
Monthly Breakdown:
Summary: The DevOps Job Market in H1 2025
The first half of 2025 has shown a robust and evolving DevOps job market with several key trends that professionals and hiring managers should understand:
🎯 Role Specialization
The market shows clear specialization with DevOps Engineers (36.7%), SREs (18.7%), and Platform Engineers (16.3%) dominating demand. This indicates organizations are moving beyond generic "DevOps" roles toward specialized functions.
Takeaway: Professionals should consider specializing in SRE or Platform Engineering for competitive advantage.
💰 Strong Compensation
With a median salary of $185,000, DevOps roles continue to command premium compensation. The average of $190,810 suggests the potential for even higher earnings in specialized or senior positions.
Takeaway: DevOps skills remain highly valued in the current market with strong earning potential.
🏠 Remote-First Future
77.1% of positions offer remote work options, with 44.8% being fully remote. This represents a fundamental shift in how DevOps work is structured, moving away from traditional on-site requirements.
Takeaway: Remote work is now the norm, not the exception, in DevOps roles.
🛠️ Technology Consolidation
Clear winners have emerged: AWS (272 mentions), Kubernetes (268), Python (237), and Terraform (234) dominate their respective categories. This suggests market standardization around core technologies.
Takeaway: Focus learning on these dominant technologies for maximum market relevance.
📍 Geographic Flexibility
Remote positions (125) now outnumber any single geographic location, including traditional tech hubs like San Francisco (73). This democratizes access to top-tier DevOps opportunities.
Takeaway: Geographic location is less limiting than ever for DevOps career advancement.
📈 Hiring Seasonality
The February peak (194 positions) followed by spring decline suggests corporate budget cycles heavily influence DevOps hiring patterns, with Q1 being the most active period.
Takeaway: Time job searches for Q1 and prepare for slower periods in late spring/early summer.
Looking Ahead: Key Recommendations
For Professionals
Specialize in Platform Engineering or SRE, master AWS/Kubernetes/Terraform, and leverage remote opportunities for career growth.
For Employers
Offer competitive remote packages, focus hiring in Q1, and clearly define specialized role expectations to attract top talent.
For the Market
Continued specialization, remote-first adoption, and technology standardization will likely define the second half of 2025.
