As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in Los Angeles, CA is $103,870, equivalent to $50 per hour, $1,998 weekly, or $8,656 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 Los Angeles, CA vary widely, spanning from $87,215 to $121,842. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($95,152) and 75th percentile ($113,277), while top earners (90th percentile) make $121,842 per year. This $18,125 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, Los Angeles Cloud Security Engineer often earn 0.2% higher than national averages. However, Los Angeles currently ranks 69 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 $87,215 Los Angeles, CA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $95,152 Los Angeles, CA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $103,870 Los Angeles, CA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $113,277 Los Angeles, CA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $121,842 Los Angeles, CA November 01, 2026
25% $95,152 10% $87,215 90% $121,842 75% $113,277 $103,870 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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