How much does a Cloud Engineer make in the United States? The average Cloud Engineer salary in the United States is $105,528 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $94,684 and $119,177. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $94,684 10% $84,811 90% $131,603 75% $119,177 $105,528 50%(Median)
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Cloud Engineer

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Maxar Technologies - WESTMINSTER , CO
Job Description. Please review the job details below. Maxar is currently seeking a Cloud Ops Engineer (DevOps) to join our team in Westminster, CO. In this role
- 29 days ago
Guidehouse - SUITLAND-SILVER HILL , MD
Job Family. IT Architecture/Cloud (Digital). Travel Required. None. Clearance Required. Ability to Obtain Public Trust. What You Will Do. The Senior Clo
- 6 days ago
Manager, Cloud Authentication Engineer (EntraID / AWS). Do you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software, and builds i
- 3 days ago
Manager, Cloud Authentication Engineer (EntraID / AWS). Do you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software, and builds i
- 3 days ago
Manager, Cloud Authentication Engineer (EntraID / AWS). Do you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software, and builds i
- 3 days ago
Principal Associate, Cloud Authentication Engineer (EntraID / AWS). Do you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software
- 3 days ago

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
94684
119177
105528

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
97265
125068
109601
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cloud Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Cloud Engineer ranges from $94,684 to $119,177 with the average base salary of $105,528. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $97,265 to $125,068 with the average total cash compensation of $109,601.

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