As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in Akin, IL is $88,227, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,697 weekly, or $7,352 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 Akin, IL vary widely, spanning from $74,080 to $103,492. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,822) and 75th percentile ($96,217), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,492 per year. This $15,395 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, Akin Cloud Security Engineer often earn 7.9% 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 $74,080 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $80,822 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $88,227 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $96,217 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $103,492 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
25% $80,822 10% $74,080 90% $103,492 75% $96,217 $88,227 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 Akin, Illinois    Akin is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. Akin is 10 miles (16 km) east of Benton. Akin had a post office, whic....More

Akin, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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