Cloud Security Engineer Salaries
How much does a Cloud Security Engineer make?
Total pay range
$134K - $214K/yr
$169K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$109K - $167K/yrBase pay
$25K - $47K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Cloud Security Engineers
268 companies
268 Popular companies with Cloud Security Engineer
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Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for a Cloud Security Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $167,220 and Financial Services with a median total pay of $158,860.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Cloud Security Engineer are Amazon Web Services, Snowflake, and Informatica.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Cloud Security Engineer are Vanguard and JPMorganChase.
Information Technology
$167,220
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Cloud Security Engineer are Amazon Web Services, Snowflake, and Informatica.
Financial Services
$158,860
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Cloud Security Engineer are Amazon Web Services, Snowflake, and Informatica.
Recent salaries shared by Cloud Security Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Cloud Security Engineer
4-6 years
$172K/yr
$162K • $10K
Fort Lauderdale, FL
submitted on Jun 2, 2026
$172K/yr
$162K • $10K
Cloud Security Engineer
7-9 years
$140K/yr
$140K • $0
Dallas, TX
submitted on May 20, 2026
$140K/yr
$140K • $0
Cloud Security Engineer
4-6 years
$117K/yr
$111K • $6K
Chicago, IL
submitted on May 14, 2026
$117K/yr
$111K • $6K
Cloud Security Engineer
4-6 years
$152K - $177K/yr
San Diego, CA
submitted on Apr 15, 2026
$152K - $177K/yr
Cloud Security Engineer
10-14 years
$177K/yr
$154K • $23K
San Diego, CA
submitted on Apr 8, 2026
$177K/yr
$154K • $23K
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Cloud Security Engineer
4-6 years
$148K - $172K/yr
Malvern, PA
submitted on Mar 4, 2026
$148K - $172K/yr
Cloud Security Engineer
10-14 years
$78K/yr
$78K • $0
Colorado Springs, CO
submitted on Mar 4, 2026
$78K/yr
$78K • $0
Cloud Security Engineer
1-3 years
$83K - $97K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Feb 21, 2026
$83K - $97K/yr
Cloud Security Engineer
7-9 years
$131K/yr
$130K • $1K
Omaha, NE
submitted on Feb 13, 2026
$131K/yr
$130K • $1K
Cloud Security Engineer
1-3 years
$133K/yr
$133K • $0
Philadelphia, PA
submitted on Jan 12, 2026
$133K/yr
$133K • $0
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.Show more
Frequently asked questions about Cloud Security Engineer salaries
How much does a Cloud Security Engineer in United States make?
The average salary for a Cloud Security Engineer is $168,516 per year or $81 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $263,941 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $134,157 (25th percentile) and $214,098 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 426 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Cloud Security Engineer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Cloud Security Engineer in United States?
The highest salary for a Cloud Security Engineer in United States is $214,098 per year, $17,842 per month or $103 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Cloud Security Engineer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Cloud Security Engineer in United States is $134,157 per year, $11,180 per month or $64 per hour.