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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

$135,336
Average $135,336
Low $89,325
High $205,047

The average salary for a cloud engineer is $135,336 per year in the United States. 4.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Cloud Engineer job openings in United States

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Genesys Cloud CX Developer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)3.9out of 5 stars.
Addison, TX
$100,000 - $130,000 a year
16 hours 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. New York, NY
    $148,903 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $148,439 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $143,493 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $141,423 per year
  5. Des Moines, IA
    $138,892 per year

Where can a Cloud Engineer earn more?

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