Contractor DevOps rates 2026
Median day rates and interquartile range for DevOps contractors across 5 markets. Based on 1,977+ job postings. Updated 2026-03-26.
| Market | Currency | Median day rate | Typical range (p25–p75) | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | USD | $636 | $583 – $636 | 1,791 |
| 🇦🇺Australia | AUD | A$636 | A$513 – A$636 | 30 |
| 🇨🇦Canada | CAD | C$545 | C$477 – C$636 | 156 |
Methodology
Day rates are calculated from annual salary data sourced via the Adzuna Jobs API. Annual salaries are converted to daily rates using 220 working days per year. The median (p50), p25, and p75 are derived from the salary histogram distribution. Only markets with 10 or more data points are shown.
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