As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in Greenville, NC is $84,579, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,627 weekly, or $7,048 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 Greenville, NC vary widely, spanning from $71,023 to $99,233. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,483) and 75th percentile ($92,250), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,233 per year. This $14,767 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, Greenville Cloud Security Engineer often earn 5.3% lower than national averages. However, Greenville currently ranks 740 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 $71,023 Greenville, NC August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $77,483 Greenville, NC August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $84,579 Greenville, NC August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $92,250 Greenville, NC August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $99,233 Greenville, NC August 01, 2026
25% $77,483 10% $71,023 90% $99,233 75% $92,250 $84,579 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 Greenville, North Carolina    Greenville is the county seat and the most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States; the principal city of the Greenville metropoli....More

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