Release / DevOps Engineer salary in London, United Kingdom
A mid-level Release / DevOps Engineer in London earns a median of £79k a year gross ($100k), from £65k at p10 to £96k at p90. London pays 1.18× the United Kingdom median and 29% below the US median of $140k. About 9 million people live in London.
Release / DevOps Engineer pay by level in London
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £60k, lead £120k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £49k | £60k | £74k | $76k | |
| Mid-level | £65k | £79k | £96k | $100k | |
| Senior | £83k | £100k | £120k | $130k | |
| Lead | £100k | £120k | £150k | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£67k) times a 1.18 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in London
Employers in United Kingdom usually quote annual salary for permanent roles, day rates for contract roles.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
Release / DevOps Engineer pay in other United Kingdom cities
| City | Pay factor | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 1.00× | £55k | £67k | £82k |
| Birmingham | 0.97× | £53k | £65k | £79k |
| Manchester | 0.96× | £53k | £64k | £78k |
| Belfast | 0.95× | £52k | £64k | £78k |
| Glasgow | 0.95× | £52k | £64k | £78k |
| Leeds | 0.94× | £52k | £63k | £77k |
| Bristol | 0.93× | £51k | £62k | £76k |
| Cambridge | 0.93× | £51k | £62k | £76k |
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Release / DevOps Engineer salary in London: FAQ
What is the average Release / DevOps Engineer salary in London?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Release / DevOps Engineer in London is £79k a year ($100k). The p10 is £65k and the p90 is £96k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to London with a city factor of 1.18.
How much does a senior Release / DevOps Engineer make in London?
A senior Release / DevOps Engineer in London earns a median of £100k ($130k), with a range of £83k to £120k. Leads reach £120k and juniors start near £60k.
What is an entry-level Release / DevOps Engineer salary in London?
A junior Release / DevOps Engineer in London earns about £60k a year ($76k), between £49k and £74k. Pay rises to £79k at mid-level.
Is London a good-paying city for Release / DevOps Engineers in United Kingdom?
London ranks 1st of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 1.18x the national median of £67k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a Release / DevOps Engineer in London?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £55k to £59k a year, or £4,800 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Release / DevOps Engineer in London?
A £79k gross salary equals about £38 an hour on a 40-hour week (£6,600 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.