Senior AWS Cloud Engineer (6540)
MetroStar · Washington, District of Columbia
$174,000 - $220,000
Tailor & apply →Cloud Engineer Salary in Washington, DC
Pay ranges below come from 33 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 33 disclosed ranges
$135,000/yr
$82,500$125,000 – $150,000 typical$197,000
Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC
MetroStarup to $197,000
American Chemical Societyup to $169,500
ASSYSTup to $165,000
Edgewateritup to $161,000
SwiftCruitup to $158,500
Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.
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Senior Cloud Engineer & Architect (AWS)
American Chemical Society · Washington, District of Columbia
$144,000 - $195,000
Tailor & apply →Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer – Azure & Identity Security
ASSYST · Washington, District of Columbia
$140,000 - $190,000
Tailor & apply →Senior AWS Cloud Engineer: GovCloud, Kubernetes
Edgewaterit · Washington, District of Columbia
$157,000 - $165,000
Tailor & apply →Cloud Engineer: National Security Cloud & Zero Trust
SwiftCruit · Washington, District of Columbia
$142,000 - $175,000
Tailor & apply →Identity & Cloud Engineer (Multi-Cloud Expertise)
Guidehouse · Washington, District of Columbia
$118,000 - $196,000
Tailor & apply →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 33 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?
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How can I earn more as a Cloud Engineer?
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