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Cloud engineer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Cloud Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$135,031
Average $135,031
Low $88,700
High $205,561

The average salary for a cloud engineer is $135,031 per year in the United States. 4.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Cloud Engineer job openings in United States

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Mid-Level Cloud Developer
PeopleTec4.4out of 5 stars.
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Cloud Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Skillz
 
$321,000per year
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Warner Bros. Discovery
 
$310,600per year
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Regeneron
 
$296,272per year
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Proclinical Staffing
 
$291,200per year
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Maestro
 
$270,400per year
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Strategic Data Systems
 
$269,376per year
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Highest paying cities for Cloud Engineers near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $153,948 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $146,983 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $144,380 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $139,283 per year
  5. Des Moines, IA
    $138,892 per year

Where can a Cloud Engineer earn more?

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