Infrastructure & Operations
DevOps Engineer Roadmap 2026
DevOps Engineers automate and streamline the software development lifecycle. They build CI/CD pipelines, manage infrastructure as code, and ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and secure.
Global Demand
High
Avg Starting Salary
$75,000
Time to Learn
6-9 Months
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step-by-Step Learning Roadmap
Skills to Master:
Linux AdministrationBashPython
What to Learn:
- Master Linux command line and administration
- Write Bash scripts for automation
- Learn Python for infrastructure automation
- Understand networking and security basics
Free Resources:
Global Salary & Tax Insights
🇺🇸United States
$110,000~28% Effective Tax
🇬🇧United Kingdom
£79,200~32% Effective Tax
🇩🇪Germany
€74,800~42% Effective Tax
🇨🇦Canada
85,800~30% Effective Tax
🇦🇺Australia
93,500~33% Effective Tax
🇦🇪UAE (Dubai)
99,0000% Income Tax
Frequently Asked Questions
Core Skills
CI/CDDockerKubernetesTerraformAWS/AzureLinux
Recommended Certifications
Community Stats
Active Learners12,450+
Success Rate87%
Avg. Time to Job4.2 months