Cloud Security Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Cloud Security Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Cloud Security Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cloud Security Engineer in Chicago, IL is $96,145. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $86,354 to $106,578, with most professionals earning between $77,439 and $116,078.

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10th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $77,439 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $86,354 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $96,145 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $106,578 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $116,078 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $86,354 10% $77,439 90% $116,078 75% $106,578 $96,145 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Cloud Security Engineer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Cyber Security Architect II

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cloud Security Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Cloud Security Engineer ranges from $86,354 to $106,578 with the average base salary of $96,145. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,354 to $106,578 with the average total cash compensation of $96,145.

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