As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cloud Engineer II in the United Kingdom is £46,690, with an hourly rate of £22, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £39,190 to £54,190, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £39,190
50TH(Median)   £46,690
75TH   £54,190
Cloud Engineer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Cloud Engineer II Salary £39,190 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Cloud Engineer II Salary £46,690 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Cloud Engineer II Salary £54,190 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Cloud Engineer II Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Cloud Engineer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Cloud Engineer II is about £46,690 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £22, a monthly salary of about £3,891, and a weekly pay of around £898. Click the switch button below to see more details about Cloud Engineer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Cloud Engineer IIs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Cloud Engineer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £41,205 - £45,571, while Intermediate make £41,765 - £46,130, Senior earn £44,451 - £48,593, Specialist earn £46,690 - £50,944, Expert can reach £47,250 - £51,615 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Cloud Engineer II £44,227
Intermediate Level Cloud Engineer II £44,787
Senior Level Cloud Engineer II £47,250
Specialist Level Cloud Engineer II £49,489
Expert Level Cloud Engineer II £50,048
£44,227 0 yr
£44,787 < 2 yrs
£47,250 2-4 yrs
£49,489 5-8 yrs
£50,048 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 6%
Expert Level 7%
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Skills to Boost a Cloud Engineer II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Cloud Engineer II. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 3% salary raise, while strong Linux skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Java can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Leadership
Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Linux
Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
Java
Using Java in the development and maintenance of application programs and systems.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Cloud Engineer II field include Leadership (3%), Linux (3%), Java (2%), Open Source (1%), and API (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Leadership £48,091
Leadership
£48,091
3%
Linux £48,091
Linux
£48,091
3%
Java £47,624
Java
£47,624
2%
Open Source £47,157
Open Source
£47,157
1%
API £47,157
API
£47,157
1%
Leadership
3.07%
Linux
1.90%
Java
7.28%
Open Source
4.36%
API
6.77%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Cloud Engineer II?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Cloud Engineer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £50,425 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £47,037, and Manchester pays around £44,755 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Engineer II or Cloud Engineer II?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Engineer II makes less than a Cloud Engineer II. A Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £41,221. And a Cloud Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £46,690.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Engineer II
£31,970
£51,454
Director of IT Infrastructure/Cloud
£63,686
£77,749
Facilities Engineer II
£31,580
£48,243
Network Engineer II
£33,393
£50,786
Electrical Engineer II
£29,627
£46,503

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