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AWS Cloud Engineer Salary in California

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for AWS Cloud Engineer in California.

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Demand: +39% (Very High Growth)
$187,500
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $90.15/hr
📊 80% Range: $131,250 – $275,000
📍 Regional Multiplier: +25% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $131,250
25th % Junior $159,375
50th % Median $187,500
75th % Senior $231,250
90th % Top 10% $275,000
Base Annual Salary $187,500
Target Annual Bonus $22,500
Annual Stock / Equity $41,250
Total Compensation (TC) $251,250
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Verified AWS Cloud Engineer Openings in California

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Salary Progression by Experience Level in California

Estimated pay progression across career stages for AWS Cloud Engineer

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior AWS Cloud Engineer

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$131,250
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

AWS Cloud Engineer

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$187,500
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$231,250
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$275,000

AWS Cloud Engineer Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$207,000

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$204,000

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$201,000

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$192,000

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$192,000

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$192,000

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$187,500

California

COL Index: 142%
$187,500

Role Profile & Career Requirements

A AWS Cloud Engineer provides high-value specialization, system design, and verified technical leadership in their designated domain. Fast career velocity and competitive salary ranges.

Required Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or Clinical Doctoral Degree
Experience Benchmark
2-5+ years
10-Year Projected Growth
+39% (Very High Growth)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a AWS Cloud Engineer make in California?

The median annual salary for a AWS Cloud Engineer in California is $187,500, with entry-level professionals earning around $131,250 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $275,000.

What is the average hourly rate for a AWS Cloud Engineer in California?

On average, a AWS Cloud Engineer in California makes approximately $90.15 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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