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DevOps Engineer Salary in Oslo

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 6 comparison cities

$186,346/yr

Typical range: $148,183 – $234,338

Very High Confidence Β· 88/100
SalaryScope Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

DevOps Engineers in Oslo typically earn $148K–$234K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $186K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $288K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from OECD 2024 national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

Salary Distribution β€” Oslo

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$120,509

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$148,183

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$186,346

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$234,338

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$288,151

Staff / principal / lead

+26%
vs US avg
+28%
demand growth
Med
AI risk
Data Confidence
88/100A
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 14, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Grosskr 1975K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’35%
Take-homekr 1274K
Estimated based on typical income tax structure for this country.
Savings Potential
Take-homekr 1274K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savingskr 663K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
64/100
Good
Job demand growth+28%
Automation riskModerate

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SalaryScope Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $186K a good salary for DevOps Engineer in Oslo?

Based on BLS data for 186,346 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $121KΒ·Median: $186KΒ·Top 10%: $288K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 36/40 (OECD)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $186K for DevOps Engineers in Oslo

+26%
Norway market level
Norway pays 26% above the global baseline for this profession.
+65%
Oslo metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.
+7%
High demand for DevOps Engineers
28% projected job growth creates upward wage pressure.

Source: OECD 2024. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

DevOps Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Oslo

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$126,715$10,560$61
Junior22 yrs$156,531$13,044$75
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$176,408$14,701$85
Senior66 yrs$204,235$17,020$98
Staff1010 yrs$275,792$22,983$133
Principal1414 yrs$345,858$28,822$166
Distinguished1818 yrs$363,375$30,281$175

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” DevOps Engineer

Estimated premium above the Oslo median based on market demand

Kubernetes+9% β‰ˆ +$17K/yr
Docker+5% β‰ˆ +$9K/yr
Terraform+8% β‰ˆ +$15K/yr
AWS+7% β‰ˆ +$13K/yr
CI/CD+4% β‰ˆ +$7K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$61K/yr
Highest single skill
Kubernetes +9%
Kubernetes+9% Β· +$17K/yr
Docker+5% Β· +$9K/yr
Terraform+8% Β· +$15K/yr
AWS+7% Β· +$13K/yr
CI/CD+4% Β· +$7K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

DevOps Engineer Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

B64/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+28%/yr
AI Displacement Risk38% β€” Moderate
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+3.2%/yr
Good: Solid career with steady demand. Upskill continuously to stay above automation floor.
BLS Official 10-yr OutlookMuch faster than average
+25%
Growth 2022–2032
+40K
New jobs projected
$199K
In 2 yrs
$219K
In 5 yrs
$256K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” DevOps Engineer

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$289K–$321K
per year
Base (61%)Bonus (10%)Equity (15%)Benefits (13%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$186,346
Annual Bonus
Typical: 8–25% of base
$30,748
Equity (annualised)
~25% of base β€” RSUs/options
$46,587
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$40,996
Total Comp (mid)
$304,677

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for DevOps Engineers

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Equity / RSUs
Especially at tech firms
Learning Budget
$1,000–$3,000 / year
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare DevOps Engineer Salaries by City

How Oslo, Norway stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Oslo, Norway (current)$186,346$234,338++26%
London, UK$143,147$180,014+-3%
Toronto, Canada$148,275$186,462++0%
Berlin, Germany$144,172$181,303+-2%
Sydney, Australia$155,522$195,576++5%
Amsterdam, Netherlands$167,352$210,452++13%
Singapore, Singapore$151,637$190,690++3%

SalaryScope Career GPSβ„’

What should I do next as a DevOps Engineer?

O*NET Β· US Dept of Labor

Bachelor's in CS or equivalent experience Β· Ranked by income potential

Key tasks for this role
Manage CI/CD pipelinesProvision cloud infrastructureMonitor system reliabilityImplement security controls

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average DevOps Engineer salary in Oslo, Norway?

The median DevOps Engineer salary in Oslo, Norway is $186K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $234K+ per year.

What is a good DevOps Engineer salary in Oslo, Norway?

The 75th percentile ($234K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($186K) is above-average for this role in Oslo, Norway.

How much does a DevOps Engineer earn per hour in Oslo, Norway?

Based on the median annual salary of $186K, a DevOps Engineer in Oslo, Norway earns approximately $90/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$113/hr.

Is Oslo, Norway a good market for DevOps Engineers?

Oslo, Norway pays 26% above the US national average for this role. Demand for DevOps Engineers is growing 28% annually, and AI automation risk is rated moderate for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher DevOps Engineer salary in Oslo, Norway?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($234K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Oslo, Norway figure calculated?

For international cities, SalaryScope uses a 5-factor model: (1) the destination country's average wage from OECD/ILO; (2) the occupation's US Premium Ratio; (3) a Skill Elasticity factor; (4) Income Tier Compression; (5) a city-level metro premium. Currency conversion uses ECB rates refreshed every 4 hours.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

DevOps Engineer Salary Trend (2019–2024)

BLS OES historical national medians

6-yr CAGR
+8.2%/yr
2019
$98K
2020
$104K
+5%
2021
$115K
+11%
2022
$128K
+11%
2023
$138K
+8%
2024
$146K
+5%
2019 median
$98K
2024 median
$146K

Source: BLS OEWS 2019–2024. City-level data uses national trend Γ— metro premium.

Inflation note: In 2019 dollars, today's median is ~$158K β€” 18% of nominal salary is inflation (2019–2024 CPI avg 3.4%/yr).

Education Premium β€” DevOps Engineer

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-28%
~$134K
Associate's Degree
-12%
~$164K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$186K
Master's Degree
+24%
~$231K
Doctoral (PhD)
+32%
~$246K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+42%
~$265K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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Oslo benchmarks
$186K
Market median
$234K
P75 target
$288K
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