As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in Houston, TX is $93,658, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,801 weekly, or $7,805 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 Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $78,646 to $109,885. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($85,801) and 75th percentile ($102,152), while top earners (90th percentile) make $109,885 per year. This $16,351 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, Houston Cloud Security Engineer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 360 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 $78,646 Houston, TX August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $85,801 Houston, TX August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $93,658 Houston, TX August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $102,152 Houston, TX August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $109,885 Houston, TX August 01, 2026
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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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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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