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

A Senior Cloud Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $132,644 for beginners, reaching about $135,058 at mid-level, and approach $140,533 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Cloud Security Engineer?

Senior Cloud Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Cloud Security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $150,492, California $149,921, Massachusetts $147,923. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Cloud Security Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Senior Cloud Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Engineer, Cloud Security: $168,968; Cloud Engineer V: $168,090; Cloud Engineer IV: $147,390; Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer: $140,256; Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer: $125,044.

Senior Cloud Security Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Cloud Security Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Cloud Security Engineer in Delaware is $137,647 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $152,643
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,796 to $145,497
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,096

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Senior Cloud Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,497	$12,125	$2,798	$70
Average	$137,647	$11,471	$2,647	$66
25th Percentile	$124,796	$10,400	$2,400	$60

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Cloud Security Engineer Salaries

A Senior Cloud Security 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 Senior Cloud Security Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Cloud Security 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): $132,644
Early Career (1-2 years): $133,650
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $135,058
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,455
Expert (over 8 years): $140,533

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Senior Cloud Security Engineer	$132,644
Intermediate Level Senior Cloud Security Engineer	$133,650
Senior Level Senior Cloud Security Engineer	$135,058
Specialist Level Senior Cloud Security Engineer	$138,455
Expert Level Senior Cloud Security Engineer	$140,533

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

District of Columbia: $150,492.
California: $149,921.
Massachusetts: $147,923.

District of Columbia $150,492 California $149,921 Massachusetts $147,923 Washington $147,379 New Jersey $147,325 Alaska $147,134 Connecticut $145,259 New York $144,498

Hawaii $142,065 Rhode Island $140,923 Maryland $140,148 Minnesota $139,088 Colorado $138,680 Illinois $138,544 Oregon $138,028 Delaware $137,647

New Hampshire $137,408 Virginia $136,872 Pennsylvania $135,309 Nevada $134,521 North Dakota $134,263 Michigan $133,855 Wisconsin $133,705 Vermont $133,406

Texas $132,577 Maine $132,523 Arizona $132,441 Ohio $132,346 Georgia $131,096 Indiana $130,471 Wyoming $130,348 Utah $130,158

Iowa $130,076 Kansas $129,424 Louisiana $129,234 North Carolina $129,166 Missouri $129,139 Florida $128,608 Montana $128,323 Nebraska $128,051

Kentucky $127,902 South Carolina $127,358 Tennessee $127,018 Idaho $126,882 New Mexico $125,890 Oklahoma $125,673 Alabama $124,871 South Dakota $123,525

Arkansas $122,791 West Virginia $122,397 Mississippi $121,214

Top Paying Cities for Senior Cloud Security 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: $142,459
Little Creek: $141,140
Magnolia: $141,725

Lincoln, DE $142,459 Little Creek, DE $141,140 Magnolia, DE $141,725 Milford, DE $142,459 Marydel, DE $140,610 Millsboro, DE $142,459 Millville, DE $143,410 Milton, DE $142,459

Nassau, DE $142,459 Ocean View, DE $143,410 Rehoboth Beach, DE $143,410 Seaford, DE $140,964 Selbyville, DE $143,410 Smyrna, DE $140,447 Viola, DE $141,725 Woodside, DE $141,317

Bear, DE $139,414 Newark, DE $139,469 Claymont, DE $139,577 Delaware City, DE $139,469 Hockessin, DE $139,577 Kirkwood, DE $139,469 Middletown, DE $140,162 Montchanin, DE $139,577

New Castle, DE $139,577 Odessa, DE $140,352 Port Penn, DE $139,088 Rockland, DE $139,577 Saint Georges, DE $139,469 Townsend, DE $140,148 Winterthur, DE $139,577 Lewes, DE $142,459

Wilmington, DE $139,577 Dover, DE $141,072 Dover Afb, DE $141,399 Bethany Beach, DE $143,410 Bethel, DE $140,964 Bridgeville, DE $142,459 Camden Wyoming, DE $141,222 Cheswold, DE $140,746

Clayton, DE $140,393 Dagsboro, DE $143,410 Delmar, DE $140,964 Ellendale, DE $142,459 Felton, DE $142,459 Fenwick Island, DE $143,410 Frankford, DE $143,410 Frederica, DE $142,459

Georgetown, DE $142,459 Greenwood, DE $142,459 Harbeson, DE $142,459 Harrington, DE $142,459 Hartly, DE $140,325 Houston, DE $142,459 Kenton, DE $140,393 Laurel, DE $140,964

Yorklyn, DE $139,577

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

Understanding how a Senior Cloud Security 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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$124,796

Average $137,647/year

$145,497

$10,400

Average $11,471/month

$12,125

$2,400

Average $2,647/week

$2,798

$60

Average $66/hour

$70

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,497	$12,125	$2,798	$70
Average	$137,647	$11,471	$2,647	$66
25th Percentile	$124,796	$10,400	$2,400	$60

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