How much does a Cloud Engineering Director make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Cloud Engineering Director in the United States is $111 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $97 and $125. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Cloud Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cloud Engineering Director Salary $85 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Cloud Engineering Director Salary $97 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Cloud Engineering Director Salary $111 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Cloud Engineering Director Salary $125 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Cloud Engineering Director Salary $138 US March 26, 2024
25% $97 10% $85 90% $138 75% $125 $111 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Cloud Engineering Director makes strategic decisions and recommendations about the development and modification of cloud applications, including infrastructure-as-a-service (IAAS) and platform-as-a-service (PAAS) platforms. Leads and directs all aspects of an organization's cloud systems and strategy. Being a Cloud Engineering Director works collaboratively with stakeholders during the development, launch, and refinement of products and solutions. Oversees the requirement gathering activities with stakeholders and vendors. In addition, Cloud Engineering Director reviews and approves audit standards, controls, and processes to monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure. Maintains up-to-date, extensive, and deep knowledge of cloud products, technology, and best practices. Pursues solutions or alternatives to best meet the needs of the organization. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Cloud Engineering Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Working as a Cloud Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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