Remote Cloud Engineer Salary in United States
Remote cloud engineer jobs in United States pay a median $168k base, with most roles between $135k and $195k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 69 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 643 open roles hiring now.
These roles are open to candidates based in United States, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Remote cloud engineer salary
The median base salary for a remote cloud engineer is $168k per year, with most roles between $135k and $195k — across 69 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 164% from mid level ($111k) to principal ($293k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote cloud engineers make in United States?
The median base salary for a remote cloud engineer in United States is about $168k per year, with most roles between $135k and $195k — across 69 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote cloud engineers?
Companies hiring remote cloud engineers right now include NVIDIA, EWOR, GDIT, Temporal, Leidos, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote cloud engineer job?
Across current remote cloud engineer postings, the most requested skills are DevOps, Infrastructure, Python, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote cloud engineer jobs require?
54% of open remote cloud engineer roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a cloud engineer remotely in United States?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 643 open remote cloud engineer roles in United States, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of August 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote cloud engineer jobs?
Every remote cloud engineer job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.