DevOps Engineer: What salary growth can you expect?
By Developement

As a DevOps Engineer, you can expect a 12% salary growth this year… 

That is that, in 2024, there is a high-demand for DevOps Engineers with an overall salary growth of 12% following previous years. If you want to know if you are being compensated correctly in 2024 keep reading.

What tech stack do you use? 

The 2022 survey by Datadog highlights Kubernetes (K8s) as the preferred technology for deploying and managing containerized environments, utilized by nearly 50% of surveyed organizations. This reflects Kubernetes’ growing significance in orchestrating complex containerized applications. 

Linux and Docker are at the forefront of technologies used by DevOps engineers, with Terraform and AWS also playing key roles. This data points to a tech stack that emphasizes containerization, cloud services, and infrastructure as code.

 

Are you aware of key trends? 

There has been a general shift away from spending and growing fast, with tech companies and other industries preferring to be more conservative in recent years. We predict this will drive investments forward this year. Here are some key trends we think companies will most likely be looking to invest in (and would be highly appreciated if you suggest) this year: 

 

Generative AI 

If you are in an organisation with generative AI products you are some of those delivering the most value to users and can expect to see massive growth. If you’re not already using Generative AI, 2024 is the time to pitch this as a business investment. Kieran is currently working with a number of businesses in the Generative AI space and would be happy to have a chat. 

 

Accountability Through Data

Its no longer enough to just measure a few metrics. You need to become more predictable, better at identifying and handling risk at every stage of development. If you want to read more on how you can be better at measuring data click here (INSERT BLOG: How can DevOps become better at measuring data). 

 

ESG in Technology 

Organisations are starting to consider a broader umbrella of social responsibility, alongside DEI. As a professional working in DevOps you will want to start thinking about your software supply chain and the types of organisations it supports. We are expecting these types of broader implications to begin to significantly impact how teams choose software in 2024.

 

If you are a Dev Ops specialist unsure if you are being compensated correctly for your skills and experience or, if you are looking to expand your DevOps team in 2024 we would be happy to have an open conversation on the market currently and where you stand. Contact us today to speak to one of our experts!

 

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