As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in Afton, IA is $88,723, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,706 weekly, or $7,394 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cloud Security Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Cloud Security Engineer in Afton, IA vary widely, spanning from $74,502 to $104,094. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,279) and 75th percentile ($96,769), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,094 per year. This $15,490 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Security Architecture, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Afton Cloud Security Engineer often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cloud Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $74,502 Afton, IA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $81,279 Afton, IA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $88,723 Afton, IA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $96,769 Afton, IA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $104,094 Afton, IA August 01, 2026
25% $81,279 10% $74,502 90% $104,094 75% $96,769 $88,723 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Cloud Security Engineer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Cyber Security Architect II

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Afton, Iowa    Afton is a city in Union County, in southwestern Iowa, United States. The population was 845 at the 2010 census. Its peak of population was in 1880, a....More

Afton, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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