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DevOps & CI/CD Engineer Salary in Philippines 2026: Benchmarks, Range & Skills

+10.5% YoYMarket research summary
  • Automation remains a core delivery need
  • Platform, compliance and Kubernetes depth drive faster progression.
  • Outsourced delivery teams running frequent release cycles for global clients keep steady demand for dedicated release engineering support.
  • (estimated Based On Adjacent-role Benchmarks)
  • Delivery centers running 24/7 support for onshore product teams are building out dedicated DevOps pods rather than folding the work into dev roles.

The median DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary in Philippines is ₱55K/mo in 2026, with a typical range from ₱52K/mo to ₱61K/mo. Pay has moved +10.5% year-on-year. Metro Manila currently leads city pay at ₱70K/mo. This is base salary for permanent employees. Contracting instead? See day rates for this role below.

What does A DevOps & CI/CD Engineer do?

A DevOps & CI/CD Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and the automation that gets code from commit to production reliably and quickly.

Day-to-day responsibilities

  • Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
  • Automating deployment and rollback processes
  • Managing infrastructure-as-code
  • Troubleshooting build and deployment failures
High demand+16% CI/CD pipeline engineering+14% Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)+12% Container orchestration

National Median Monthly Salary

₱55K/mo

per month

Philippines monthly benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

₱55K
₱41K₱114K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

90%

YoY Momentum

+10.5%

Median salary benchmark

₱55K/mo

monthly - 2026

Typical salary range

₱52K-₱61K/mo

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

+10.5%

from market research

Forward pay outlook

₱61K/mo

Forecasted market posture

Permanent Salary Benchmark for DevOps & CI/CD Engineer

Permanent salary benchmarks for DevOps & CI/CD Engineer in Philippines, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.

₱55K
₱41K₱114K

Low

₱41K

P25

₱52K

Median

₱55K

P75

₱61K

High

₱114K

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer Take-Home Pay in the Philippines (2026)

After BIR Income Tax & Contributions · single, standard payroll deductions

Entry

Take-home/year

₱525,500

Effective rate

15.8%

Median

Take-home/year

₱553,580

Effective rate

16.1%

Senior

Take-home/year

₱609,740

Effective rate

16.7%

See the full band-by-band breakdown for DevOps & CI/CD Engineer

Adjust for your actual salary, see each BIR TRAIN income tax, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions band, and get monthly and weekly figures.

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer market demand in the Philippines

Hiring outlook · remote rate · top employers

Hiring outlook

Growing

Remote / hybrid

48%

of roles offer remote or hybrid

Salary growth (YoY)

+10.5%

market is paying more

Top hirers:
AccentureIBM PhilippinesGCash/MyntConcentrixPayMongoDeutsche Knowledge Services

Full market demand breakdown for DevOps & CI/CD Engineer

Hiring drivers, remote rate detail, full employer list, and demand FAQs for the Philippines.

Market demand guide

Contract day rates available for this role

Median ₱69K/mo, see full breakdown, city rates, and take-home calculator

View DevOps & CI/CD Engineer day rates →
  • Automation remains a core delivery need
  • Platform, compliance and Kubernetes depth drive faster progression.
  • Outsourced delivery teams running frequent release cycles for global clients keep steady demand for dedicated release engineering support.
  • (estimated Based On Adjacent-role Benchmarks)
  • Delivery centers running 24/7 support for onshore product teams are building out dedicated DevOps pods rather than folding the work into dev roles.

Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for DevOps & CI/CD Engineer

High Confidence

Demand level

High

Based on hiring signals relative to similar roles in this market.

Top hiring locations

Metro ManilaCebuClarkDavao

Career outlook

Strong upward salary momentum

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salaries are showing strong movement, with latest benchmark growth at +10.5%.

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer Salary by Seniority Level

Seniority is the biggest single driver of DevOps & CI/CD Engineer pay in Philippines. Entry-level roles start at ₱32K, rising 366% to ₱149K at lead or principal level.

Junior

₱32K

₱32K-₱32K middle band

Mid-level

₱58K

₱58K-₱58K middle band

Senior

₱100K

₱100K-₱100K middle band

Principal/Lead

₱149K

₱149K-₱149K middle band

Skills That Command a Premium for DevOps & CI/CD Engineers

Certain technical skills push DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salaries in Philippines significantly above the ₱55K median. These are the most impactful skills to develop or highlight when negotiating.

CI/CD pipeline engineering

+16%

salary premium vs median

Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)

+14%

salary premium vs median

Container orchestration

+12%

salary premium vs median

How Much Does a DevOps & CI/CD Engineer Earn by City in Philippines?

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary varies meaningfully by location. Metro Manila commands a +27% premium over the national benchmark (₱70K), while Davao sits -11% at ₱49K. Location is worth factoring into any offer negotiation.

How does DevOps & CI/CD Engineer pay compare to similar roles?

Why DevOps & CI/CD Engineer Salaries Are at This Level

DevOps & CI/CD Engineers in Philippines earn a median salary of ₱55K/mo in 2026, with a typical range from ₱52K at the 25th percentile to ₱61K at the 75th percentile. This benchmark reflects published market compensation data for monthly pay across the Philippines market.

Metro Manila currently leads city pay at ₱70K/mo, which is 27% above the national benchmark. City coverage for this role includes Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Clark, helping you compare local pay differences without needing separate city-role pages.

At experience level, entry roles start around ₱32K/mo, senior roles sit near ₱100K/mo, and lead-level roles reach about ₱149K/mo. Demand is currently moderate for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.

Frequently Asked Questions About DevOps & CI/CD Engineer Salary in Philippines

1

What is the median DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary in Philippines?

The median DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary in Philippines is ₱55K/mo in 2026. The typical range runs from ₱52K/mo at the 25th percentile to ₱61K/mo at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

2

Is DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary increasing in Philippines?

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salaries have moved +10.5% year-on-year in Philippines.

3

How does DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary vary by city in Philippines?

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salaries vary across Philippines. Metro Manila leads at ₱70K (+27% vs the national benchmark), while Davao sits at ₱49K. Use the city breakdown above to compare all locations.

4

What does a DevOps & CI/CD Engineer take home after tax in Philippines?

A DevOps & CI/CD Engineer earning the median ₱55K gross in Philippines will take home a net amount after income tax and other deductions. Use the PayMetric Labs take-home calculator on this page for an exact breakdown by tax band.

5

What experience level earns the most as a DevOps & CI/CD Engineer in Philippines?

Principal/Lead-level DevOps & CI/CD Engineers in Philippines earn the most, with a median of ₱149K, compared to ₱32K at entry level. Seniority is the strongest single driver of pay in this role.

6

How reliable is this DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary benchmark?

This benchmark is derived from verified market compensation data and is rated High Confidence. High Confidence means the benchmark is corroborated across independent sources and is citation-ready. Moderate Confidence is directional context while coverage is still building. Limited Market Data means early signals only.

7

Is DevOps & CI/CD Engineer pay increasing?

An indicative year-over-year signal of +10.5% is available from the latest market research for this role. This figure is directional market research rather than a matched prior-year observation in our own dataset.

8

What should employers and candidates take from this benchmark?

Candidates should compare offers against the ₱52K-₱61K middle-market band, while employers should treat ₱55K as the current market midpoint for this role.

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