What are the main factors that influence a 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 A Cloud Engineer's salary?

A Cloud Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Cloud Architecture Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $81,747, a Cloud Engineer (2-4 years)earns $107,863, a Cloud Architecture Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $123,030, a Cloud Architecture Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $148,076, a Cloud Architecture Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $168,875,

What are the highest paying states for a Cloud Engineer?

Cloud Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cloud Engineer roles are District of Columbia $118,748, California $118,298, Massachusetts $116,721. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cloud Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Cloud Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Cloud Engineer V: $168,190; Cloud Engineer IV: $147,400; cloud solutions engineer: $140,802; Cloud Software Engineer: $130,492; Cloud Systems Engineer: $125,436.

Cloud Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cloud Engineer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cloud Engineer in Delaware is $108,613 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,117
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $97,823 to $118,822
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,999

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI Onboarding

Recruit with AI

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Cloud Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,822	$9,902	$2,285	$57
Average	$108,613	$9,051	$2,089	$52
25th Percentile	$97,823	$8,152	$1,881	$47

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Cloud Engineer Job Openings in Delaware

Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer

Humana Inc - Dover, DE

Oracle Exadata Cloud Engineer - Remote

Cognizant - Dover, DE

Senior Cloud Platform Engineer - Multi-Cloud & IAM

JPMorgan Chase & Co. - Wilmington, DE

Senior Principal Cloud Data Engineer

M&T Bank Corporation - Wilmington, DE

Search More Cloud Engineer Jobs in Delaware

Key Factors That Influence Cloud Engineer Salaries

A 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 Cloud Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $81,747
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,863
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,030
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,076
Expert (over 8 years): $168,875

Levels	Salary
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Engineer	$81,747
Cloud Eng... Level Cloud Engineer	$107,863
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Engineer	$123,030
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Engineer	$148,076
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Engineer	$168,875

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do 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 Cloud Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $118,748.
California: $118,298.
Massachusetts: $116,721.

District of Columbia $118,748 California $118,298 Massachusetts $116,721 Washington $116,292 New Jersey $116,249 Alaska $116,099 Connecticut $114,619 New York $114,019

Hawaii $112,099 Rhode Island $111,198 Maryland $110,587 Minnesota $109,750 Colorado $109,428 Illinois $109,321 Oregon $108,913 Delaware $108,613

New Hampshire $108,424 Virginia $108,002 Pennsylvania $106,768 Nevada $106,146 North Dakota $105,943 Michigan $105,621 Wisconsin $105,503 Vermont $105,267

Texas $104,613 Maine $104,570 Arizona $104,505 Ohio $104,430 Georgia $103,444 Indiana $102,950 Wyoming $102,854 Utah $102,704

Iowa $102,639 Kansas $102,124 Louisiana $101,974 North Carolina $101,921 Missouri $101,899 Florida $101,481 Montana $101,256 Nebraska $101,041

Kentucky $100,923 South Carolina $100,494 Tennessee $100,226 Idaho $100,119 New Mexico $99,336 Oklahoma $99,164 Alabama $98,531 South Dakota $97,470

Arkansas $96,891 West Virginia $96,580 Mississippi $95,646

Top Paying Cities for 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: $112,410
Little Creek: $111,369
Magnolia: $111,831

Lincoln, DE $112,410 Little Creek, DE $111,369 Magnolia, DE $111,831 Milford, DE $112,410 Marydel, DE $110,951 Millsboro, DE $112,410 Millville, DE $113,161 Milton, DE $112,410

Nassau, DE $112,410 Ocean View, DE $113,161 Rehoboth Beach, DE $113,161 Seaford, DE $111,230 Selbyville, DE $113,161 Smyrna, DE $110,822 Viola, DE $111,831 Woodside, DE $111,509

Bear, DE $110,007 Newark, DE $110,050 Claymont, DE $110,136 Delaware City, DE $110,050 Hockessin, DE $110,136 Kirkwood, DE $110,050 Middletown, DE $110,597 Montchanin, DE $110,136

New Castle, DE $110,136 Odessa, DE $110,747 Port Penn, DE $109,750 Rockland, DE $110,136 Saint Georges, DE $110,050 Townsend, DE $110,587 Winterthur, DE $110,136 Lewes, DE $112,410

Wilmington, DE $110,136 Dover, DE $111,316 Dover Afb, DE $111,573 Bethany Beach, DE $113,161 Bethel, DE $111,230 Bridgeville, DE $112,410 Camden Wyoming, DE $111,434 Cheswold, DE $111,058

Clayton, DE $110,780 Dagsboro, DE $113,161 Delmar, DE $111,230 Ellendale, DE $112,410 Felton, DE $112,410 Fenwick Island, DE $113,161 Frankford, DE $113,161 Frederica, DE $112,410

Georgetown, DE $112,410 Greenwood, DE $112,410 Harbeson, DE $112,410 Harrington, DE $112,410 Hartly, DE $110,726 Houston, DE $112,410 Kenton, DE $110,780 Laurel, DE $111,230

Yorklyn, DE $110,136

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

Understanding how a 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.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

$97,823

Average $108,613/year

$118,822

$8,152

Average $9,051/month

$9,902

$1,881

Average $2,089/week

$2,285

$47

Average $52/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,822	$9,902	$2,285	$57
Average	$108,613	$9,051	$2,089	$52
25th Percentile	$97,823	$8,152	$1,881	$47

Salaries of jobs related to Cloud Engineer

Find Your Next Cloud Engineer Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Cloud Engineer job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Delaware

Cost of Living in Delaware is

1.3% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about