As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in San Jose, CA is $118,587, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,281 weekly, or $9,882 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 Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $99,587 to $139,092. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($108,642) and 75th percentile ($129,320), while top earners (90th percentile) make $139,092 per year. This $20,678 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 Jose Cloud Security Engineer often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 1 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 $99,587 San Jose, CA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $108,642 San Jose, CA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $118,587 San Jose, CA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $129,320 San Jose, CA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $139,092 San Jose, CA June 01, 2026
25% $108,642 10% $99,587 90% $139,092 75% $129,320 $118,587 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
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