Aws Cloud Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does an Aws Cloud Administrator make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aws Cloud Administrator in the United States is $101,443 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $121,350
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,024 to $111,863
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,538
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Aws Cloud Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $111,863 $9,322 $2,151 $54
Average $101,443 $8,454 $1,951 $49
25th Percentile $91,024 $7,585 $1,750 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Aws Cloud Administrator Salaries

An Aws Cloud Administrator'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Aws Cloud Administrators

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:

  • San Jose: $127,950
  • San Francisco: $126,549
  • Oakland: $123,882

What Skills Can Increase an Aws Cloud Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 2.91% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 3.88% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
  • Inventory Management (Mentioned in 1.94% Job Postings): Overseeing and controlling supplies and stock to ensure that an organization maintains an adequate stock quantity.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 2.91%
Long Term Care 3.88%
Inventory Management 1.94%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Aws Cloud Administrator's salary.
  • Interpersonal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Cost Control: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Triage: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Interpersonal Communication
$112,602
11%
Cost Control
$109,558
8%
Triage
$107,530
6%
Auditing
$107,530
6%
Financial Planning
$106,515
5%
Configuration Management Database
$105,501
4%
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Aws Cloud Administrator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Aws Cloud Administrator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Aws Cloud Administrator positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Aws Cloud Administrator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Aws Cloud Administrator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$121,732$59.020%

How Education impacts an Aws Cloud Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Aws Cloud Administrators enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Aws Cloud Administrator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $91,441 and $97,903).

Aws Cloud Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Aws Cloud Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.6%
High School 24.4%
Associates 17.9%
Bachelors 50.4%
Masters 4.9%
Doctorate 0.8%
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Aws Cloud Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aws Cloud Administrator'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Aws Cloud Administrator

Salaries for an Aws Cloud Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $107,844 in 2023 to around $106,618 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Aws Cloud Administrator salary trends, .

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$107,844
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$107,424
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FAQ about Aws Cloud Administrator

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Aws Cloud Administrator?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Aws Cloud Administrator roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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