As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in Chesapeake, VA is $88,419, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,700 weekly, or $7,368 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 Chesapeake, VA vary widely, spanning from $74,247 to $103,738. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,001) and 75th percentile ($96,437), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,738 per year. This $15,436 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, Chesapeake Cloud Security Engineer often earn 6.6% lower than national averages. However, Chesapeake currently ranks 594 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 $74,247 Chesapeake, VA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $81,001 Chesapeake, VA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $88,419 Chesapeake, VA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $96,437 Chesapeake, VA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $103,738 Chesapeake, VA August 01, 2026
25% $81,001 10% $74,247 90% $103,738 75% $96,437 $88,419 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 Chesapeake, Virginia    Chesapeake is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 222,209; in 2013, the population was esti....More

Chesapeake, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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