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DevOps & CI/CD Engineer Salary in the Philippines 2026: ₱55K/mo Median & Range

+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.

What does a DevOps & CI/CD Engineer earn in the Philippines?

The median DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary in the 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.

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

Permanent Salary Benchmark for DevOps & CI/CD Engineer

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

₱55K/mo

national median per month

+10.5% year on year

₱55K
₱41K₱114K
Low
₱41K
P25
₱52K
Median
₱55K
P75
₱61K
High
₱114K

High evidence · Philippines monthly benchmark · 2026 data · How we check our numbers

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer Salary by Seniority Level

Seniority is the biggest single driver of DevOps & CI/CD Engineer pay in the 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 the 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

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer Salary in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao and Clark

How much does a DevOps & CI/CD Engineer earn by city in the Philippines?

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary varies meaningfully by location. Metro Manila pays the most at ₱70K (27% above the national benchmark), while Davao sits at ₱49K (11% below the national benchmark). Location is worth factoring into any offer negotiation.

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

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Contract day rates available for this role

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

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  • 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%.

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

DevOps & CI/CD Engineers in the 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 the Philippines

1

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

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

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

3

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

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salaries vary across the 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 the Philippines?

A DevOps & CI/CD Engineer earning the median ₱55K gross in the 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 the Philippines?

Principal/Lead-level DevOps & CI/CD Engineers in the 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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