Cloud Engineer Salary by Location
Cloud Engineer Academy graduates earn competitive salaries across all major tech hubs. See average cloud engineer salaries after AWS certification.
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How to Maximize Your Cloud Engineer Salary
Get Certified
AWS certified cloud engineers earn 25-40% more than non-certified professionals. The AWS Solutions Architect certification alone can add $15,000-$25,000 to your base salary.
Build Real Projects
Engineers with portfolio projects command higher salaries. Our Cloud Engineer Academy students build 20+ production-ready projects that demonstrate real skills to employers.
Target High-Paying Markets
While remote work has leveled salaries somewhat, tech hubs like San Francisco, Seattle, and New York still offer 20-30% higher compensation for cloud engineers.
Specialize in High-Demand Areas
Cloud security engineers and cloud architects typically earn $10,000-$20,000 more than generalist cloud engineers. Consider specializing after gaining core skills.
Written by Soleyman Shahir
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About Cloud Engineer Academy
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Job Success
92% job placement rate. Average salary increase of $25,000+ for graduates.