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Cloud engineer salary in Washington, DC (Updated 2026)

How much does a Cloud Engineer make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$144,866
7%
above national average
Average $144,866
Low $108,139
High $194,067

The average salary for a cloud engineer is $144,866 per year in Washington, DC. 283 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Cloud Engineer job openings in Washington, DC

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Cloud Engineer
Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc.4.7out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Cloud Engineer in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Chugach Government Solutions
 
$225,000per year
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SiriusXM
 
$216,750per year
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Calance
 
$212,500per year
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CODICE
 
$208,000per year
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Tyto Athene
 
$205,000per year
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Axiologic Solutions
 
$195,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Cloud Engineers near Washington, DC

  1. Seattle, WA
    $151,525 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $150,500 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $144,866 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $140,036 per year
  5. Des Moines, IA
    $138,892 per year

Where can a Cloud Engineer earn more?

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