DevOps Engineer salary: Dublin vs Toronto (2026)

Toronto pays DevOps Engineers 70% more than Dublin at the mid-level band — a median of CA$132k vs €78k.

Estimates based on public benchmarks and modelled data. How we calculate →

Median salary gap
70%
Toronto wins by CA$55k/yr at mid-level
2026 · Gross annual base

Dublin

Median (mid-level)
€78k
Typical range (p25–p75)
€61k€100k
Senior median
€122k
Junior median
€44k

Toronto

Higher pay
Median (mid-level)
CA$132k
Typical range (p25–p75)
CA$101kCA$169k
Senior median
CA$206k
Junior median
CA$73k

Dublin vs Toronto — the verdict

Toronto pays DevOps Engineers a median of CA$132k per year, around 70% more than Dublin's €78k. That's roughly CA$55k of additional gross base pay every year for the same role at the mid-level band.

The premium narrows once you factor in cost of living, tax, and housing. Dublin often delivers stronger real purchasing power, especially for early-career professionals — and the local market is typically less competitive.

Use the CompVerdict offer checker below to test a specific offer against either city's market. A strong offer sits above the p75; a fair offer lands near the median; below p25 there's a clear case to negotiate.

DevOps Engineer salary by experience band

BandDublinTorontoGap
Junior€44kCA$73k66%
Mid-level€78kCA$132k70%
Senior€122kCA$206k69%

Medians shown. Gap is computed against the lower-paying city at each band.

Got an offer in either city?

Knowing the gap is step one. The real question is where your specific offer sits within Dublin's or Toronto's range. If your offer is in the bottom 30% for the role and city, there's a strong case to push back.

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Frequently asked questions

Which city pays more for DevOps Engineers — Dublin or Toronto?

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Toronto pays more. The median DevOps Engineer salary in Toronto is CA$132k vs €78k in Dublin — a 70% gap at the mid-level band. Dublin median is €78k; Toronto median is CA$132k.

What's the salary gap between Dublin and Toronto for DevOps Engineers?

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At the mid-level (3–5 years experience) band, Toronto pays 70% more than Dublin for DevOps Engineers. The absolute difference is roughly CA$55k per year on the median. Junior and senior bands shift the gap slightly, but the direction is consistent.

Which is better for senior DevOps Engineers — Dublin or Toronto?

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Senior DevOps Engineers earn CA$206k median in Toronto vs €122k in Dublin. Toronto maintains its lead at the senior band, often widening as total comp (equity, bonus) compounds with seniority. Dublin can still close the gap when you adjust for cost of living.

Are Dublin and Toronto salaries cost-of-living adjusted?

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No — these are gross annual base salary figures. Toronto typically has higher living costs alongside its higher pay. To see how either salary translates into rent affordability, use SpendVerdict; for savings potential, use PathVerdict. The headline gap of 70% narrows significantly once you adjust for housing, tax, and lifestyle costs.

Salary estimates are based on public benchmarks and modelled data. They represent gross annual base salary and do not include bonuses, equity, or benefits. Read our methodology →