As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in San Francisco, CA is $117,275, equivalent to $56 per hour, $2,255 weekly, or $9,773 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 San Francisco, CA vary widely, spanning from $98,470 to $137,565. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($107,432) and 75th percentile ($127,896), while top earners (90th percentile) make $137,565 per year. This $20,464 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, San Francisco Cloud Security Engineer often earn 13.1% higher than national averages. However, San Francisco currently ranks 3 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 $98,470 San Francisco, CA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $107,432 San Francisco, CA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $117,275 San Francisco, CA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $127,896 San Francisco, CA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $137,565 San Francisco, CA November 01, 2026
25% $107,432 10% $98,470 90% $137,565 75% $127,896 $117,275 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cloud Security Engineer in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Cloud Security Engineer ranges from $107,432 to $127,896 with the average base salary of $117,275. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,993 to $148,286 with the average total cash compensation of $131,222.

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About San Francisco, California    San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of ....More

San Francisco, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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