Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Manchester, United Kingdom
A mid-level Release / DevOps Engineer in Manchester earns a median of £64k a year gross ($81k), from £53k at p10 to £78k at p90. Manchester pays 0.96× the United Kingdom median and 42% below the US median of $140k. About 569,000 people live in Manchester.
Release / DevOps Engineer pay by level in Manchester
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £49k, lead £100k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £40k | £49k | £60k | $62k | |
| Mid-level | £53k | £64k | £78k | $81k | |
| Senior | £68k | £82k | £100k | $100k | |
| Lead | £83k | £100k | £120k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£67k) times a 0.96 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Manchester
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.
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Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Manchester: FAQ
What is the average Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Manchester?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Release / DevOps Engineer in Manchester is £64k a year ($81k). The p10 is £53k and the p90 is £78k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Manchester with a city factor of 0.96.
How much does a senior Release / DevOps Engineer make in Manchester?
A senior Release / DevOps Engineer in Manchester earns a median of £82k ($100k), with a range of £68k to £100k. Leads reach £100k and juniors start near £49k.
What is an entry-level Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Manchester?
A junior Release / DevOps Engineer in Manchester earns about £49k a year ($62k), between £40k and £60k. Pay rises to £64k at mid-level.
Is Manchester a good-paying city for Release / DevOps Engineers in United Kingdom?
Manchester ranks 4th of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 0.96x the national median of £67k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a Release / DevOps Engineer in Manchester?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £44k to £48k a year, or £3,800 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Release / DevOps Engineer in Manchester?
A £64k gross salary equals about £31 an hour on a 40-hour week (£5,300 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.