As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in Oakland, CA is $114,817, equivalent to $55 per hour, $2,208 weekly, or $9,568 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 Oakland, CA vary widely, spanning from $96,421 to $134,670. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($105,188) and 75th percentile ($125,209), while top earners (90th percentile) make $134,670 per year. This $20,021 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, Oakland Cloud Security Engineer often earn 10.7% higher than national averages. However, Oakland currently ranks 6 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 $96,421 Oakland, CA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $105,188 Oakland, CA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $114,817 Oakland, CA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $125,209 Oakland, CA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $134,670 Oakland, CA June 01, 2026
25% $105,188 10% $96,421 90% $134,670 75% $125,209 $114,817 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
    Bachelor's Degree

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