As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in Dallas, TX is $92,838, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,785 weekly, or $7,737 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 Dallas, TX vary widely, spanning from $77,950 to $108,890. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($85,045) and 75th percentile ($101,240), while top earners (90th percentile) make $108,890 per year. This $16,195 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, Dallas Cloud Security Engineer often earn 1.2% lower than national averages. However, Dallas currently ranks 393 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 $77,950 Dallas, TX September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $85,045 Dallas, TX September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $92,838 Dallas, TX September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $101,240 Dallas, TX September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $108,890 Dallas, TX September 01, 2026
25% $85,045 10% $77,950 90% $108,890 75% $101,240 $92,838 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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