As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in Topeka, KS is $85,958, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,653 weekly, or $7,163 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 Topeka, KS vary widely, spanning from $72,181 to $100,851. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,747) and 75th percentile ($93,754), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,851 per year. This $15,007 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, Topeka Cloud Security Engineer often earn 4.0% lower than national averages. However, Topeka currently ranks 695 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 $72,181 Topeka, KS August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $78,747 Topeka, KS August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $85,958 Topeka, KS August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $93,754 Topeka, KS August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $100,851 Topeka, KS August 01, 2026
25% $78,747 10% $72,181 90% $100,851 75% $93,754 $85,958 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 Topeka, Kansas    Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kans....More

Topeka, Kansas  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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