UK salary benchmark 2026/27

DevOps Engineer salary in Cardiff

The average DevOps Engineer salary in Cardiff is £62,400 per year (£3,896/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £32.00/hr).

Entry-level / Junior
£49,900 / year

≈ £3,287 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £25.59/hr (37.5h/wk)

Typical starting package for a graduate or junior DevOps Engineer in Cardiff (0–2 years experience).

Mid-level / Experienced
£62,400 / year

≈ £3,896 / month after tax

Hourly: £32.00/hr • Daily: £240/day

Market median for an established DevOps Engineer in Cardiff (2–5 years experience).

Senior / Lead
£81,100 / year

≈ £4,800 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £41.59/hr (37.5h/wk)

Top percentile pay for senior & lead DevOps Engineer specialists in Cardiff (5+ years).

Take-home pay vs. living cost in Cardiff

Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level DevOps Engineer earning £62,400 takes home £3,896 net per month (or £899/week).

Monthly net take-home pay £3,896
Est. 1-bed monthly rent in Cardiff £960 (25% of net pay)
Disposable income after rent £2,936 / month

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Frequently asked questions about DevOps Engineer pay in Cardiff

How much does a DevOps Engineer earn in Cardiff in 2026/27?

The average DevOps Engineer salary in Cardiff is £62,400 per year (or £32.00 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate DevOps Engineer roles start around £49,900 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £81,100 per year.

What is the monthly take-home pay for a DevOps Engineer in Cardiff after UK tax?

On a median DevOps Engineer salary of £62,400 in Cardiff, your estimated net take-home pay is £3,896 per month (approx. £899 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.

What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a DevOps Engineer in Cardiff?

A mid-level DevOps Engineer in Cardiff earns an equivalent hourly rate of £32.00/hr (ranging from £25.59/hr for junior roles to £41.59/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £240 per day.

Is a DevOps Engineer salary enough to live comfortably in Cardiff?

With a net monthly income of £3,896 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £960 per month in Cardiff, housing takes approximately 25% of a DevOps Engineer's take-home pay — leaving £2,936 per month in disposable income.

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