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DevOps Engineer Salary in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad CA (2026)

Heavy emphasis on scaling biotech research.

Median Salary: $150,650

Range: $117K – $236K

CoL Tier: High · 3-Year Trend: +8.4% · Source: Built In; Lorien (calculated)

Avg Total Comp

$174,800

Experience Level

Senior reaching $204k base in Boston; national baseline at $130k.

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