As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in Middlesex, NJ is $105,237, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,024 weekly, or $8,770 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 Middlesex, NJ vary widely, spanning from $88,375 to $123,433. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($96,411) and 75th percentile ($114,761), while top earners (90th percentile) make $123,433 per year. This $18,350 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, Middlesex Cloud Security Engineer often earn 3.3% higher than national averages. However, Middlesex currently ranks 53 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 $88,375 Middlesex, NJ June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $96,411 Middlesex, NJ June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $105,237 Middlesex, NJ June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $114,761 Middlesex, NJ June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $123,433 Middlesex, NJ June 01, 2026
25% $96,411 10% $88,375 90% $123,433 75% $114,761 $105,237 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 Middlesex, New Jersey    Middlesex is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 13,635 reflec....More

Middlesex, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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