As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in Buffalo, NY is $90,927, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,749 weekly, or $7,577 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 Buffalo, NY vary widely, spanning from $76,358 to $106,649. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($83,301) and 75th percentile ($99,156), while top earners (90th percentile) make $106,649 per year. This $15,855 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, Buffalo Cloud Security Engineer often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Buffalo currently ranks 478 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 $76,358 Buffalo, NY June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $83,301 Buffalo, NY June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $90,927 Buffalo, NY June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $99,156 Buffalo, NY June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $106,649 Buffalo, NY June 01, 2026
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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 Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

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