What are the main factors that influence an Aws Cloud Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Aws Cloud Engineer's salary?

An Aws Cloud Engineer's salary grows with experience: a DevOps Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $85,158, a DevOps Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $103,398, a Aws Cloud Engineer (4-7 years)earns $138,502, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $154,918, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $171,178,

What are the highest paying states for an Aws Cloud Engineer?

Aws Cloud Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aws Cloud Engineer roles are District of Columbia $148,128, California $147,566, Massachusetts $145,599. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aws Cloud Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Aws Cloud Engineer level roles vary by specialization: AWS Engineer Architect: $143,659; Aws Data Engineer: $131,476; Aws Cloud Developer: $123,240; Aws Infrastructure Engineer: $120,751; Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect: $120,596.

Aws Cloud Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Aws Cloud Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aws Cloud Engineer in Delaware is $135,485 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

However, an Aws Cloud Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $152,422
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,004 to $144,350
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,821

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Aws Cloud Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,350	$12,029	$2,776	$69
Average	$135,485	$11,290	$2,605	$65
25th Percentile	$121,004	$10,084	$2,327	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Aws Cloud Engineer Salaries

An Aws Cloud Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Aws Cloud Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aws Cloud Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $85,158
Early Career (1-2 years): $103,398
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $138,502
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $154,918
Expert (over 8 years): $171,178

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level Aws Cloud Engineer	$85,158
DevOps En... Level Aws Cloud Engineer	$103,398
Aws Cloud... Level Aws Cloud Engineer	$138,502
DevOps En... Level Aws Cloud Engineer	$154,918
DevOps En... Level Aws Cloud Engineer	$171,178

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How Do Aws Cloud Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Aws Cloud Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $148,128.
California: $147,566.
Massachusetts: $145,599.

District of Columbia $148,128 California $147,566 Massachusetts $145,599 Washington $145,064 New Jersey $145,011 Alaska $144,823 Connecticut $142,977 New York $142,228

Hawaii $139,833 Rhode Island $138,709 Maryland $137,947 Minnesota $136,903 Colorado $136,502 Illinois $136,368 Oregon $135,860 Delaware $135,485

New Hampshire $135,250 Virginia $134,723 Pennsylvania $133,184 Nevada $132,408 North Dakota $132,154 Michigan $131,752 Wisconsin $131,605 Vermont $131,311

Texas $130,495 Maine $130,441 Arizona $130,361 Ohio $130,267 Georgia $129,037 Indiana $128,421 Wyoming $128,301 Utah $128,113

Iowa $128,033 Kansas $127,391 Louisiana $127,204 North Carolina $127,137 Missouri $127,110 Florida $126,588 Montana $126,307 Nebraska $126,040

Kentucky $125,893 South Carolina $125,357 Tennessee $125,023 Idaho $124,889 New Mexico $123,913 Oklahoma $123,699 Alabama $122,909 South Dakota $121,585

Arkansas $120,862 West Virginia $120,474 Mississippi $119,310

Top Paying Cities for Aws Cloud Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $140,221
Little Creek: $138,923
Magnolia: $139,499

Lincoln, DE $140,221 Little Creek, DE $138,923 Magnolia, DE $139,499 Milford, DE $140,221 Marydel, DE $138,402 Millsboro, DE $140,221 Millville, DE $141,158 Milton, DE $140,221

Nassau, DE $140,221 Ocean View, DE $141,158 Rehoboth Beach, DE $141,158 Seaford, DE $138,749 Selbyville, DE $141,158 Smyrna, DE $138,241 Viola, DE $139,499 Woodside, DE $139,097

Bear, DE $137,224 Newark, DE $137,278 Claymont, DE $137,385 Delaware City, DE $137,278 Hockessin, DE $137,385 Kirkwood, DE $137,278 Middletown, DE $137,960 Montchanin, DE $137,385

New Castle, DE $137,385 Odessa, DE $138,147 Port Penn, DE $136,903 Rockland, DE $137,385 Saint Georges, DE $137,278 Townsend, DE $137,947 Winterthur, DE $137,385 Lewes, DE $140,221

Wilmington, DE $137,385 Dover, DE $138,856 Dover Afb, DE $139,178 Bethany Beach, DE $141,158 Bethel, DE $138,749 Bridgeville, DE $140,221 Camden Wyoming, DE $139,004 Cheswold, DE $138,535

Clayton, DE $138,188 Dagsboro, DE $141,158 Delmar, DE $138,749 Ellendale, DE $140,221 Felton, DE $140,221 Fenwick Island, DE $141,158 Frankford, DE $141,158 Frederica, DE $140,221

Georgetown, DE $140,221 Greenwood, DE $140,221 Harbeson, DE $140,221 Harrington, DE $140,221 Hartly, DE $138,121 Houston, DE $140,221 Kenton, DE $138,188 Laurel, DE $138,749

Yorklyn, DE $137,385

Aws Cloud Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aws Cloud Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$121,004

Average $135,485/year

$144,350

$10,084

Average $11,290/month

$12,029

$2,327

Average $2,605/week

$2,776

$58

Average $65/hour

$69

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,350	$12,029	$2,776	$69
Average	$135,485	$11,290	$2,605	$65
25th Percentile	$121,004	$10,084	$2,327	$58

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