Cloud Engineer Salary in Washington, DC

Pay ranges below come from 31 current cloud engineer listings that disclose salary in Washington, DC, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 31 disclosed ranges

$135,000/yr

$89,500$125,000 – $159,000 typical$205,000

Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC

XCell, LLCup to $230,000
K&L Gatesup to $216,320
E-INFOSOL LLCup to $203,000
E-INFOSOLup to $203,000
Guidehouseup to $188,000

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Cloud Engineer roles in Washington, DC that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer – On-Site DC; Zero Trust

XCell, LLC · Washington, District of Columbia

$180,000 - $230,000

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Azure Cloud Engineer — DevOps, IaC & Security

E-INFOSOL LLC · Washington, District of Columbia

$193,000 - $203,000

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Senior Azure Cloud Engineer — IaC, DevOps & Security

E-INFOSOL · Washington, District of Columbia

$193,000 - $203,000

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OCI Cloud Engineer - Federal, Hybrid (Secret Clearance)

lightfeatheriollc · Washington, District of Columbia

$160,000 - $180,000

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IT Specialist (AI-CLOUD ENGINEER)

Department of State Headquarters · Washington, District of Columbia

$143,913 - $187,093

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Cloud Engineer (Development, Security, and Operations)

K&L Gates · Washington, District of Columbia

What moves Cloud Engineer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior cloud engineer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same cloud engineer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Washington, DC offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Cloud Engineer make in Washington, DC?

Based on 31 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $135,000 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Cloud Engineer?

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