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Jobs requiring Kubernetes pay a median of $215K in 2026, based on 4,538 active postings. Salary range: $175K–$255K. Top roles: Engineering, Data, Operations.
$215K median · $175K–$255K range · 4,538 postings analyzed
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| P25 (lower range) | $175K |
| P50 (median) | $215K |
| P75 (upper range) | $255K |
| Department / Role |
|---|
| Engineering |
| Data |
| Operations |
| Security |
| Sales |
Accenture Federal Services · CoreWeave · Databricks · Crusoe · Anduril
Jobs requiring Kubernetes pay a median of $215K in 2026, based on 4,538 active postings analyzed by Recruiting from Scratch.
The most common roles listing Kubernetes are Engineering, Data, Operations, Security, Sales positions.
Accenture Federal Services · CoreWeave · Databricks · Crusoe · Anduril
Salary data is drawn from 4,538 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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