As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in Lexington, KY is $87,038, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,674 weekly, or $7,253 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cloud Security Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Cloud Security Engineer in Lexington, KY vary widely, spanning from $73,081 to $102,012. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($79,733) and 75th percentile ($94,876), while top earners (90th percentile) make $102,012 per year. This $15,143 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, Lexington Cloud Security Engineer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Lexington currently ranks 663 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 $73,081 Lexington, KY April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $79,733 Lexington, KY April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $87,038 Lexington, KY April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $94,876 Lexington, KY April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $102,012 Lexington, KY April 01, 2026
25% $79,733 10% $73,081 90% $102,012 75% $94,876 $87,038 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
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