As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in Boston, MA is $104,475, equivalent to $50 per hour, $2,009 weekly, or $8,706 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 Boston, MA vary widely, spanning from $87,736 to $122,540. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($95,713) and 75th percentile ($113,931), while top earners (90th percentile) make $122,540 per year. This $18,218 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, Boston Cloud Security Engineer often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Boston currently ranks 56 statewide for Cloud Security Engineer job salary. 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 $87,736 Boston, MA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $95,713 Boston, MA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $104,475 Boston, MA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $113,931 Boston, MA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $122,540 Boston, MA June 01, 2026
25% $95,713 10% $87,736 90% $122,540 75% $113,931 $104,475 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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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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