As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cloud Security Engineer in Wilmington, DE is $96,554, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,857 weekly, or $8,046 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cloud Security Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Cloud Security Engineer in Wilmington, DE vary widely, spanning from $81,071 to $113,164. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($88,449) and 75th percentile ($105,248), while top earners (90th percentile) make $113,164 per year. This $16,799 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, Wilmington Cloud Security Engineer often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 285 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 $81,071 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $88,449 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $96,554 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $105,248 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cloud Security Engineer Salary $113,164 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
25% $88,449 10% $81,071 90% $113,164 75% $105,248 $96,554 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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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

Wilmington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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