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Cloud Engineer Salary (2026)

Based on 9 real job listings · Updated April 2026

25th Percentile

$115K

Median

$131K

75th Percentile

$150K

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Cloud Engineer Salary by Seniority Level

LevelSalary RangeMedian
Entry$75K – $97K$85K
Mid$115K – $150K$131K
Senior$150K – $195K$171K
Staff$178K – $232K$204K

Work Model Split

Remote

5%

On-site / Hybrid

95%

Top Companies Hiring Cloud Engineers

CompanyAvg SalaryOpen Roles
leidosN/A8
various employersN/A6
accenture federal servicesN/A5
lightfeather io llcN/A5
saicN/A4

Other Tech & Engineering Salaries

Software Engineer →Data Scientist →Data Engineer →Machine Learning Engineer →DevOps Engineer →Frontend Developer →Backend Developer →Full Stack Developer →UX Designer →UI Designer →Product Designer →Data Analyst →Cybersecurity Analyst →QA Engineer →Site Reliability Engineer →Solutions Architect →Cloud Architect →Technical Program Manager →iOS Developer →Android Developer →AI Engineer →LLM Engineer →Platform Engineer →Security Engineer →Network Engineer →Database Administrator →Embedded Systems Engineer →Firmware Engineer →Python Developer →

Cloud Engineer Salary by City

New York, NY →San Francisco, CA →Seattle, WA →Austin, TX →Boston, MA →Chicago, IL →Los Angeles, CA →Denver, CO →Atlanta, GA →Washington, DC →Dallas, TX →Miami, FL →Raleigh, NC →San Diego, CA →Toronto, ON →Vancouver, BC →Calgary, AB →Bangalore, India →Hyderabad, India →Remote (US) →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Cloud Engineer salary in the US?

The median Cloud Engineer salary in the US is $131K per year, with a range from $115K (25th percentile) to $150K (75th percentile) based on 9 active job listings.

What factors affect Cloud Engineer salary?

Cloud Engineer salaries vary significantly based on years of experience, company size, location (remote vs. on-site), industry, and specific technical skills. Senior roles can earn 30–55% more than entry-level positions.

What cities pay the most for Cloud Engineer roles?

San Francisco, New York, and Seattle consistently rank among the highest-paying cities for Cloud Engineer roles.

How do I negotiate a higher Cloud Engineer salary?

Research market rates using tools like TryApplyNow's salary guide, know your 25th–75th percentile range, and benchmark against your years of experience. Having competing offers and documenting your impact are the strongest negotiation levers.

Is remote Cloud Engineer pay comparable to on-site?

About 5% of Cloud Engineer job listings offer remote work. Remote roles can sometimes pay 5–15% less than co-located roles in high-cost cities, but often match or exceed salaries in lower-cost markets.

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