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

A Cloud Security Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Cloud Security Specialist (2-4 years)earns $66,641, a Senior Security Specialist (4-7 years)earns $90,367, a Security Supervisor (7+ years)earns $71,994, a Security Supervisor, Senior (7+ years)earns $94,651, a Security Manager (7+ years)earns $110,813,

What are the highest paying states for a Cloud Security Specialist?

Cloud Security Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cloud Security Specialist roles are District of Columbia $70,851, California $70,582, Massachusetts $69,642. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cloud Security Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Cloud Security Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Cloud Security Manager: $156,888; Cloud Engineer IV: $147,410; Cloud Architecture Analyst IV: $147,402; Senior Cloud Security Engineer: $135,937; Cloud Security SME: $126,461.

Cloud Security Specialist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Cloud Security Specialist make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cloud Security Specialist in Rhode Island is $66,346 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,130
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,100 to $80,366
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,233

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Cloud Security Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,366	$6,697	$1,545	$39
Average	$66,346	$5,529	$1,276	$32
25th Percentile	$62,100	$5,175	$1,194	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Cloud Security Specialist Salaries

A Cloud Security Specialist'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 Security Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cloud Security Specialist'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): $66,641
Early Career (1-2 years): $90,367
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,994
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,651
Expert (over 8 years): $110,813

Levels	Salary
Cloud Sec... Level Cloud Security Specialist	$66,641
Senior Se... Level Cloud Security Specialist	$90,367
Security ... Level Cloud Security Specialist	$71,994
Security ... Level Cloud Security Specialist	$94,651
Security ... Level Cloud Security Specialist	$110,813

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

District of Columbia: $70,851.
California: $70,582.
Massachusetts: $69,642.

District of Columbia $70,851 California $70,582 Massachusetts $69,642 Washington $69,386 New Jersey $69,360 Alaska $69,270 Connecticut $68,387 New York $68,029

Hawaii $66,883 Rhode Island $66,346 Maryland $65,981 Minnesota $65,482 Colorado $65,290 Illinois $65,226 Oregon $64,983 Delaware $64,804

New Hampshire $64,691 Virginia $64,439 Pennsylvania $63,703 Nevada $63,332 North Dakota $63,210 Michigan $63,018 Wisconsin $62,948 Vermont $62,807

Texas $62,417 Maine $62,391 Arizona $62,353 Ohio $62,308 Georgia $61,719 Indiana $61,425 Wyoming $61,367 Utah $61,278

Iowa $61,239 Kansas $60,932 Louisiana $60,843 North Carolina $60,811 Missouri $60,798 Florida $60,548 Montana $60,414 Nebraska $60,286

Kentucky $60,216 South Carolina $59,960 Tennessee $59,800 Idaho $59,736 New Mexico $59,269 Oklahoma $59,166 Alabama $58,789 South Dakota $58,155

Arkansas $57,810 West Virginia $57,624 Mississippi $57,067

Top Paying Cities for Cloud Security Specialists

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:

Adamsville: $67,434
Albion: $66,314
Ashaway: $67,690

Adamsville, RI $67,434 Albion, RI $66,314 Ashaway, RI $67,690 Barrington, RI $66,314 Block Island, RI $67,338 Bradford, RI $67,645 Bristol, RI $66,250 Carolina, RI $67,095

Charlestown, RI $67,165 Chepachet, RI $66,186 Clayville, RI $66,250 Coventry, RI $66,186 West Greenwich, RI $66,141 East Greenwich, RI $66,231 Exeter, RI $67,645 Fiskeville, RI $66,314

Forestdale, RI $66,250 Foster, RI $66,141 Glendale, RI $66,141 Greene, RI $66,883 Greenville, RI $66,314 Harmony, RI $66,295 Harrisville, RI $66,186 Hope, RI $66,314

Hope Valley, RI $67,690 Hopkinton, RI $67,709 Jamestown, RI $67,031 Kenyon, RI $67,626 Little Compton, RI $67,408 Manville, RI $66,314 Mapleville, RI $66,141 Newport, RI $67,043

Middletown, RI $67,325 North Kingstown, RI $66,122 North Scituate, RI $66,295 Oakland, RI $66,205 Pascoag, RI $66,167 Pawtucket, RI $66,314 Central Falls, RI $66,314 Cumberland, RI $66,314

Lincoln, RI $66,314 Portsmouth, RI $66,775 Prudence Island, RI $66,186 Rockville, RI $67,709 Saunderstown, RI $67,069 Shannock, RI $67,607 Slatersville, RI $66,250 Slocum, RI $67,069

Tiverton, RI $67,453 Wakefield, RI $66,999 Kingston, RI $67,011 Narragansett, RI $67,024 Peace Dale, RI $66,999 Warren, RI $66,295 Warwick, RI $66,314 Westerly, RI $67,728

West Kingston, RI $67,050 West Warwick, RI $66,314 Wood River Junction, RI $67,645 Woonsocket, RI $66,250 North Smithfield, RI $66,295 Wyoming, RI $67,626 Providence, RI $66,314 Cranston, RI $66,314

North Providence, RI $66,314 East Providence, RI $66,314 Riverside, RI $66,314 Rumford, RI $66,314 Smithfield, RI $66,314 Johnston, RI $66,314

Cloud Security Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cloud Security Specialist'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 April 01, 2026

$62,100

Average $66,346/year

$80,366

$5,175

Average $5,529/month

$6,697

$1,194

Average $1,276/week

$1,545

$30

Average $32/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,366	$6,697	$1,545	$39
Average	$66,346	$5,529	$1,276	$32
25th Percentile	$62,100	$5,175	$1,194	$30

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