IT, Cloud, Security and Enterprise Platforms Salaries by State
Compare cloud, DevOps, SRE, cybersecurity, IT operations, and technical support salary ranges by U.S. state and metro. Choose a role and market to see employer-posted base salary ranges. See methodology.
Role Salaries by State
Each cell shows the mid listed salary for a selected role in a state or metro when enough postings include salary ranges.
Role Salary Range
Bars show lower to higher listed salary ranges. The marker shows the mid listed salary.
Top Salary Markets
States by median salary
| Market | Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $146K |
| Washington | $137K |
| District of Columbia | $133K |
| Maryland | $131K |
| New York | $130K |
| Virginia | $128K |
| Massachusetts | $119K |
| New Jersey | $118K |
States after cost of living adjustment
| Market | Adjusted |
|---|---|
| California | $132K |
| Washington | $128K |
| Virginia | $126K |
| Maryland | $125K |
| North Carolina | $121K |
| District of Columbia | $121K |
| New York | $120K |
| Georgia | $117K |
Metros by median salary
| Market | Salary |
|---|---|
| San Francisco Bay Area | $178K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA | $177K |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $172K |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $148K |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $148K |
| Stockton, CA | $142K |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | $140K |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL | $137K |
Role Salary Highlights
| Role | Lower | Mid | Higher | Top state shown | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Engineering Salaries Professionals specializing in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions and infrastructure. |
$148K | $179K | $213K | Washington ($213K) | 595 |
| Site Reliability Engineering Salaries Site Reliability Engineering focuses on ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of software systems. |
$146K | $177K | $209K | California ($193K) | 634 |
| Solution Architecture Salaries Professionals in this category design and implement complex IT solutions to meet organizational needs. |
$139K | $165K | $196K | Maryland ($179K) | 1,574 |
| Identity & Access Management Salaries Identity Access Management |
$130K | $161K | $202K | Washington ($204K) | 762 |
| Cybersecurity Engineering Salaries Professionals focused on designing, implementing, and managing security measures to protect digital systems and data. |
$125K | $157K | $193K | Oregon ($183K) | 7,288 |
| Security GRC Salaries Roles focused on managing and ensuring adherence to security policies, risk management, and compliance standards. |
$119K | $148K | $190K | Washington ($173K) | 1,821 |
| DevOps Engineering Salaries DevOps engineering focuses on automating and streamlining software development and IT operations to enhance collaboration and efficiency. |
$120K | $145K | $178K | California ($177K) | 1,543 |
| Salesforce Salaries Positions focused on developing, managing, and optimizing Salesforce systems and operations. |
$114K | $142K | $173K | California ($157K) | 687 |
| Oracle Technology Salaries Professionals specializing in Oracle technologies, including cloud solutions, database administration, and enterprise software development. |
$120K | $142K | $166K | Limited state coverage | 236 |
| SAP & ERP Salaries Professionals specializing in SAP and ERP systems, focusing on development, analysis, and security. |
$111K | $140K | $165K | Limited state coverage | 588 |
| ServiceNow Salaries Positions focused on the development, management, and strategic implementation of ServiceNow solutions. |
$110K | $140K | $170K | Limited state coverage | 285 |
| Systems & Network Salaries Professionals specializing in the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems and network infrastructures. |
$118K | $131K | $158K | Limited state coverage | 31 |
| Network Engineering Salaries Professionals responsible for designing, implementing, and managing computer networks to ensure reliable and efficient communication and data exchange. |
$86K | $122K | $156K | Limited state coverage | 1,740 |
| IT Management Salaries Roles focused on managing and optimizing IT services, infrastructure, and operations within organizations. |
$87K | $120K | $156K | Limited state coverage | 2,125 |
| Workday Technology Salaries Professionals specializing in implementing, managing, and optimizing Workday software solutions for HR and business operations. |
$89K | $112K | $145K | Limited state coverage | 848 |
| IT Systems Administration Salaries Roles focused on managing, maintaining, and optimizing IT systems and infrastructure, including cloud and hardware components. |
$79K | $110K | $142K | Limited state coverage | 2,877 |
| Business Software Applications Salaries Roles focused on managing, developing, and supporting business software systems and applications. |
$61K | $90K | $122K | Limited state coverage | 9,867 |
| Technical Support Salaries Professionals who provide technical assistance and solutions for IT systems, software, and customer inquiries. |
$57K | $90K | $134K | Limited state coverage | 4,412 |
| Systems Integration Salaries Professionals in this category specialize in integrating and managing complex systems and controls, often involving automation, robotics, and software engineering. |
$67K | $85K | $112K | Limited state coverage | 2,171 |
| IT Support Salaries Professionals who provide technical assistance and manage IT infrastructure to ensure smooth operations. |
$49K | $63K | $83K | Limited state coverage | 2,533 |
How to Read Salary Ranges
Salary ranges show what employers are currently advertising for a role. Start with the exact role or closest role group, compare pay across states and metros, and treat lower, mid, and higher values as market anchors rather than a strict experience ladder. Role scope, location, seniority, contract type, travel work, industry demand, and sample size can all move the numbers.
Using Salary Ranges in a Salary Conversation
- Lower salary range
- Useful for early-career roles, narrower scope, or stretch opportunities.
- Mid listed salary
- A practical anchor when your background closely matches the posting.
- Higher salary range
- Stronger anchor for scarce skills, senior experience, management responsibility, specialized expertise, or competing offers.
- Location salary gap
- Useful for discussing local market pay, relocation, remote compensation, or cost-of-living adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How should I use this salary tool?
- Compare pay across states and cities, then set a realistic target before applying or negotiating. State views show broad regional differences; metro views compare specific cities.
- What do lower, mid, and higher salaries mean?
- They show how advertised pay is distributed for a role. Lower is near the bottom of listed ranges, mid is around the middle, and higher is toward the top.
- Where does the salary data come from?
- Current U.S. job postings where employers list pay. The data is grouped by job type, state, metro area, and pay level; it does not use Bureau of Labor Statistics wage estimates.
- Does the salary data include bonuses, equity, or benefits?
- No. It reflects listed base pay. Tips, bonuses, commissions, equity, benefits, and other compensation are excluded when listed separately.
- Why do salaries differ by state and city?
- Markets differ by employer mix, industry, labor demand, competition, and cost of living. Higher pay in one city may not mean higher purchasing power.
How the Salary Numbers Are Calculated
Figures reflect base pay listed in job postings, not guaranteed pay, actual total earnings, Bureau of Labor Statistics wage estimates, or official wage statistics. Salaries are converted to yearly U.S. dollars where possible and grouped by role, location, and pay level. Lower is the lower listed range, mid is the middle listed salary, and higher is the higher listed range. Hourly wages are annualized using a 2,080-hour work year; cost-of-living adjustment uses Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities, or BEA RPP. Tips, bonuses, equity, commissions, and benefits are excluded when listed separately from base pay.
Important Notes About the Data
Only postings that list salary information are included, so coverage is stronger in some states than others. Current role mix can affect results, including contract work, travel work, senior roles, junior roles, specialized jobs, and industry-specific demand. On mobile, regional charts may default to areas with the most available data so the view stays readable.