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AWS Cloud Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for AWS Cloud Engineer in San Jose, CA.

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Demand: +39% (Very High Growth)
$204,000
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $98.08/hr
📊 80% Range: $142,800 – $299,200
📍 Regional Multiplier: +36% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $142,800
25th % Junior $173,400
50th % Median $204,000
75th % Senior $251,600
90th % Top 10% $299,200
Base Annual Salary $204,000
Target Annual Bonus $24,480
Annual Stock / Equity $44,880
Total Compensation (TC) $273,360
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Verified AWS Cloud Engineer Openings in San Jose, CA

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Salary Progression by Experience Level in San Jose, CA

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
$142,800
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

AWS Cloud Engineer

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$204,000
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$251,600
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$299,200

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 San Jose, CA?

The median annual salary for a AWS Cloud Engineer in San Jose, CA is $204,000, with entry-level professionals earning around $142,800 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $299,200.

What is the average hourly rate for a AWS Cloud Engineer in San Jose, CA?

On average, a AWS Cloud Engineer in San Jose, CA makes approximately $98.08 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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