Salary Distribution
See how Cloud Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$101,500$122,275$140,400$167,950$197,500
What the numbers mean
- P10: Entry-level or lower-paying markets
- P25-P75: Typical salary range (middle 50%)
- Median: Half earn more, half earn less
- P90: Senior roles or high-paying markets
Your salary potential
Most Cloud Engineers earn between $122,275 and $167,950. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $197,500 or more.
Cloud Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
133 jobsMedian$136,664
Range$116,650 - $163,086
New York
25 jobsMedian$159,750
Range$121,500 - $216,300
Washington
24 jobsMedian$149,500
Range$122,500 - $166,271
Chicago
20 jobsMedian$131,500
Range$109,000 - $155,483
Arlington
15 jobsMedian$132,500
Range$119,400 - $162,000
Reston
14 jobsMedian$163,000
Range$129,575 - $197,000
Chantilly
12 jobsMedian$140,001
Range$116,688 - $175,500
US
12 jobsMedian$135,000
Range$115,250 - $157,427
Austin
12 jobsMedian$142,480
Range$112,500 - $177,675
Herndon
10 jobsMedian$145,500
Range$143,962 - $186,888
San Diego
9 jobsMedian$137,500
Range$125,000 - $142,500
Bethesda
9 jobsMedian$150,500
Range$130,000 - $155,000
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