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Jobs requiring Kubernetes pay a median of $220K in 2026, based on 3,558 active postings. Salary range: $180K–$260K. Top roles: Engineering, Operations, Data.
$220K median · $180K–$260K range · 3,558 postings analyzed
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| P25 (lower range) | $180K |
| P50 (median) | $220K |
| P75 (upper range) | $260K |
| Department / Role |
|---|
| Engineering |
| Operations |
| Data |
| Security |
| Sales |
CoreWeave · Databricks · SpaceX · Defense Unicorns · Crusoe
Jobs requiring Kubernetes pay a median of $220K in 2026, based on 3,558 active postings analyzed by Recruiting from Scratch.
The most common roles listing Kubernetes are Engineering, Operations, Data, Security, Sales positions.
CoreWeave · Databricks · SpaceX · Defense Unicorns · Crusoe
Salary data is drawn from 3,558 active job postings listing Kubernetes as a required or preferred skill, tracked by Recruiting from Scratch. Figures represent the median of posted salary maximums (annual USD only).
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