The DevOps Salary Report 2026: Kubernetes Skills Command a 40% Premium

14 Jul 2026

Our survey of 2,100 engineers shows platform engineering roles pulling away from generalist DevOps — with certifications mattering less than incident stories.

Highlights

Kubernetes production experience: +40% median premium
SRE titles pay 18% above DevOps titles
Remote roles narrowed the metro gap to 9%

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