UK Salary Guide
DevOps salary in Manchester
The median devops salary in Manchester is £65,000, based on 43 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Manchester jobs.
Last updated 14 September 2026 · Refreshed nightly from live + recently expired listings
2025 vs 2026 median salary by experience level
Full-year 2025 median compared with full-year 2026 median for each experience level in Manchester.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 1 | £45,000 | — |
| Mid | 29 | £56,250 | £60,000 |
| Senior | 11 | £77,500 | £67,500 |
| Expert | 2 | — | £87,500 |
Salary range distribution
How many in devops roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| £30k - £50k | 7 |
| £50k - £70k | 23 |
| £70k - £90k | 9 |
| £90k - £120k | 4 |
DevOps salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison in Manchester, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 21 | £44,000 | £60,000 |
| Hybrid | 15 | £55,000 | £67,500 |
| Remote | 7 | £70,000 | £78,750 |
Recent DevOps jobs in Manchester
Senior Quantexa Data Engineer - Manchester / Hybrid
Noir · Manchester
£60,000 - £75,000 p/y
SDET
The Portfolio Group · Manchester
£50,000 - £70,000 p/y
Senior Quantexa Data Engineer - Manchester / Hybrid
Noir · Manchester
£60,000 - £75,000 p/y
DevOps Engineer
Adria Solutions · Manchester
£55,000 - £75,000 p/y
Senior Quantexa Data Engineer - Manchester / Hybrid
Noir · Manchester
£60,000 - £75,000 p/y
Frequently asked questions
What is the average DevOps engineer salary in the UK?
DevOps and platform engineer salaries are among the highest in the UK market, with the median typically between £70k and £95k.
Do SRE roles pay more than DevOps?
Yes, by a small margin. Site reliability engineers tend to sit at the top of the platform-engineering band, especially at larger tech companies.