As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in Denver, CO is $95,842, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,843 weekly, or $7,987 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 Denver, CO vary widely, spanning from $80,474 to $112,424. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($87,798) and 75th percentile ($104,522), while top earners (90th percentile) make $112,424 per year. This $16,724 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, Denver Cloud Security Engineer often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Denver currently ranks 279 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 $80,474 Denver, CO November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $87,798 Denver, CO November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $95,842 Denver, CO November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $104,522 Denver, CO November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $112,424 Denver, CO November 01, 2026
25% $87,798 10% $80,474 90% $112,424 75% $104,522 $95,842 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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