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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Devops Engineer Salary After Tax in Phoenix

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท AZ ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 1.12

Devops Engineer Salary Range

25th Percentile

$98,000

Take-home:

$74,879

$6,240/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$125,000

Take-home:

$93,065

$7,755/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$158,000

Take-home:

$114,796

$9,566/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $125,000

Gross Salary$125,000
Federal Tax(15.4%)โ€“$19,247
AZ State Taxโ€“$3,125
Social Securityโ€“$7,750
Medicareโ€“$1,813
Annual Take-Home$93,065
$7,755Monthly
$3,579Bi-Weekly
25.55%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Phoenix

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)18.7% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,450/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,820/mo

COL Index

1.12

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,938/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $7,755 ($93,060/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$3,878

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$2,327

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$1,551

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$46,530

Wants / year

$27,918

Savings / year

$18,612

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Devops Engineer salary in Phoenix?

The median Devops Engineer salary in Phoenix (AZ) is $125,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $98,000 and the 75th percentile is $158,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Devops Engineer in Phoenix?

At the median salary of $125,000, a Devops Engineer in AZ takes home approximately $93,065 per year ($7,755/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 25.55%.

Can a Devops Engineer afford rent in Phoenix?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Phoenix is $1,450/month. On the median Devops Engineer salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 18.7%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,938/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Devops Engineer salaries in Phoenix?

Phoenix has a cost-of-living index of 1.12 (1.00 = national average). Phoenix is 12% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Devops Engineer salary.