As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in Lincoln, NE is $87,726, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,687 weekly, or $7,311 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 Lincoln, NE vary widely, spanning from $73,665 to $102,925. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,366) and 75th percentile ($95,682), while top earners (90th percentile) make $102,925 per year. This $15,316 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, Lincoln Cloud Security Engineer often earn 1.0% lower than national averages. However, Lincoln currently ranks 632 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 $73,665 Lincoln, NE August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $80,366 Lincoln, NE August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $87,726 Lincoln, NE August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $95,682 Lincoln, NE August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $102,925 Lincoln, NE 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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