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DevOps / Platform Engineers at high-growth companies earn $150K–$173K. Median: $160K. Based on 16 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $160K · Based on 16 public job postings · Updated June 10, 2026
This DevOps / Platform Engineer salary benchmark is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
DevOps / Platform Engineers are professionals working in DevOps. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average DevOps / Platform Engineer salary at an AI startup?
The median base salary is $160K, with a typical range of $150K–$173K, based on 16 public job postings collected in 2025–2026.
Where does this salary data come from?
It is aggregated from public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. We require a minimum of 15 postings per role.
Figures are USD base salary aggregated from 16 public job postings (2025–2026). The range shown is the 25th–75th percentile; the median is the 50th percentile. Roles require at least 15 postings to be published. Last refreshed June 10, 2026.
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