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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

$135,025
Average $135,025
Low $88,642
High $205,678

The average salary for a cloud engineer is $135,025 per year in the United States. 4.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Cloud Engineer job openings in United States

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Cloud Engineer - Mid-Level
Astrion3.2out of 5 stars.
Eglin AFB, FL
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
    $152,571 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $148,148 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $144,802 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $139,356 per year
  5. Des Moines, IA
    $138,892 per year

Where can a Cloud Engineer earn more?

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