Cloud Developer Salary in the United States

How much does a Cloud Developer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Cloud Developer in the United States is $122,562 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

However, a Cloud Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,946
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,976 to $131,661
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,159
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Cloud Developer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
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75th Percentile $131,661 $10,972 $2,532 $63
Average $122,562 $10,214 $2,357 $59
25th Percentile $113,976 $9,498 $2,192 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Cloud Developer Salaries

A Cloud Developer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cloud Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cloud Developer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $81,433
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $107,455
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,568
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,471
  • Expert (over 8 years): $168,195
Levels Salary
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Developer$81,433
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Developer$107,455
Cloud Dev... Level Cloud Developer$122,568
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Developer$147,471
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Developer$168,195
$81,433 0 yr
$107,455 < 2 yrs
$122,568 2-4 yrs
$147,471 5-8 yrs
$168,195 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Cloud Developers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $154,588
  • San Francisco: $153,068
  • Oakland: $149,673

What Skills Can Increase a Cloud Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Networking (Mentioned in 2.45% Job Postings): Ability to maintain, build and expand a personal and business contact list to grow one's career and business opportunities.
  • Agile (Mentioned in 2.55% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
  • Amazon Web Services (Mentioned in 1.73% Job Postings): AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a comprehensive, evolving cloud computing platform provided by Amazon. It offers several on-demand operations like compute power, database storage, content delivery, etc. to help corporates scale and grow.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Networking 2.45%
Agile 2.55%
Amazon Web Services 1.73%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Cloud Developer's salary.
  • Critical Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Cloud Computing: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Critical Thinking
$126,239
3%
Presentation
$125,013
2%
Cloud Computing
$125,013
2%
Configuration Management
$125,013
2%
Insight
$125,013
2%
Amazon Web Services
$125,013
2%
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Cloud Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cloud Developer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Cloud Developer

Salaries for a Cloud Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $130,695 in 2023 to around $130,836 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cloud Developer salary trends, .

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