--- title: "Entry-level DevOps Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/devops-engineer/locations/chicago-il/entry-level" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- DevOps Engineer market brief · Chicago, IL # Entry-level DevOps Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL 46 entry-level DevOps engineer openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 28 employers, led by JPMC, DRW, and Northwestern Medicine. The middle half of posted salaries runs $91,275–$126,250 a year (median $105,000), from the 59% of listings that disclose pay. 7% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+DevOps+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all DevOps Engineer markets](/jobs/devops-engineer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 46 : Live DevOps engineer openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 28 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $105,000 : 59% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/devops-engineer/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)46 jobs Chicago's DevOps engineer market is led by entry-level openings, with 46 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 46 Hiring employers 28 Salary coverage 59% Median experience 3.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 17 15 companies · $92,524 median Established employers 10 7 companies · $129,070 median Top of market 5 3 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $91,275 P50 $105,000 P75 $126,250 P90 $148,500 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live entry-level DevOps engineer listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+DevOps+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare DevOps engineer opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 46 live roles tracked in this market. - 28 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+DevOps+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/devops-engineer) ## A practical market plan for DevOps Engineer in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 46 DevOps engineer openings across 28 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 46 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers JPMC is one of the most active visible employers, with 12 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative DevOps engineer openings Employer activity · 28 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. ![JPMC logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Djpmc.com%26sz%3D128) JPMCEmployer profile12Open roles [![DRW logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drw.com%2Fimg%2Ffavicon%2Fandroid-chrome-384x384.png%3Fv%3D3&sig=g8-nuJQHmlxCcgihBcsey9-1c5Y2EoV7cMGaFvZZ_XA) DRWTop of market2Open roles](/company/drw)[![Northwestern Medicine logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnm.org%2FContent%2FNorthwestern%2Fimg%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=R1X1RwwhQ6Mxiz48Mao2E6TlyV9jeP5BuLtCo9rngKg) Northwestern MedicineEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/northwestern-medicine)[![Old Mission logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oldmissioncapital.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fcropped-2026-Logo_primary-ball-1-180x180.png&sig=GDFosdYwxYlEhtvHwTrsH7FSO3F5y_2tmKzj7zIZtgI) Old MissionEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/oldmissioncapital)[![SynergisticIT logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.synergisticit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F09%2Fcropped-fav.png&sig=apZbIYaEHz6tFBkawPtFNXsDQVS5av_WYMTL1u5oXm8) SynergisticITTop of market2Open roles](/company/synergisticit)[![The Hartford logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthehartford.com%2F.resources%2Fthehartford%2Fwebresources%2Fimages%2Flogo_180x180.png&sig=vKsTfYOt-9BBBjItM3k340N3qWUzR7LnM9O--p_Vi_Y) The HartfordStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/the-hartford)[![TransMarket Group logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic1.squarespace.com%2Fstatic%2F6685bf9f22e3127aeaaf33cf%2Ft%2F6685c054f1304956b1b346ef%2F1720041556506%2FTMG%2Blogo2.gif%3Fformat%3D1500w&sig=l1Kub5KwvmCgsWnKqc5ok-XRUxTy1dtle7UIkiBYPr8) TransMarket GroupEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/transmarket-group)![WEX Inc logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dwexinc.com%26sz%3D128) WEX IncStartups & growing teams2Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 46 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Site Reliability Engineer 2 - FreewheelEntry-levelComcastChicago, Illinois$92,524Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/site-reliability-engineer-2-freewheel-at-comcast-919dfa53-2f91-5abe-b33a-2a45f4cd1703)[Site Reliability Engineer IIIEntry-levelJPMCChicago, IllinoisPosted Oct 6, 2026](/job/site-reliability-engineer-iii-at-jpmc-c3fecec9-7714-5caf-aa4e-90e3898798c5)[Site Reliability Engineer 2 - FreewheelEntry-levelComcast India Engineering Center I, LLPChicago, Illinois$92,524Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/site-reliability-engineer-2-freewheel-at-comcast-india-engineering-28816b95-3f0e-5930-9b6e-78a08a8cb445)[Cloud EngineerEntry-levelNorthwestern MedicineChicago, Illinois$133,140Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/cloud-engineer-at-northwestern-medicine-f926a7c0-b5e5-5b31-8e87-ee1985a78d04)[Early Careers - Infrastructure Engineer InternEntry-levelhcscChicago, Illinois$39,790Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/early-careers-infrastructure-engineer-intern-at-hcsc-27d04f9e-f226-5296-a18b-365403b8fe05)[Site Reliability EngineerEntry-levelProlaioChicago, Illinois$118,000Posted Sep 29, 2026](/job/site-reliability-engineer-at-prolaio-73c7c0cd-3cd3-5e20-ad89-ec94786a2d36)[Cloud EngineerEntry-levelNorthwestern MedicineChicago, IllinoisPosted Sep 28, 2026](/job/cloud-engineer-at-northwestern-medicine-7c672e0c-673e-5fe8-ab7f-5b0f6664a4c7)[Site Reliability EngineerEntry-levelThe HartfordChicago, Illinois$91,200Posted Sep 24, 2026](/job/site-reliability-engineer-at-the-hartford-c74313a8-57f8-5015-b3fd-8ad14c9aaf47) [Explore all 46 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+DevOps+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Entry-level DevOps Engineer jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many entry-level DevOps engineer jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 46 live entry-level DevOps engineer openings from 28 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level DevOps engineer jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $105,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $91,275 to $126,250. Based on the 59% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level DevOps engineer jobs in Chicago? JPMC, DRW, Northwestern Medicine, and Old Mission have the most open entry-level DevOps engineer roles here right now, out of 28 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare DevOps Engineer demand around Chicago. 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