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Cloud Security Engineer Salary in Singapore

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 5 comparison cities

$161,068/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $128,081 – $202,550

High Confidence Β· 84/100
SalaryScope Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Cloud Security Engineers in Singapore typically earn $128K–$203K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $161K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $249K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from World Bank GDP estimate 2024 national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 84/100Editorial policy β†’

Cloud Security Engineer Salary Analysis β€” Singapore

Cloud Security Engineers in Singapore earn a median salary of $161K, which is 9% above the national median of $148K. Singapore's established technology sector sustains above-average demand for this role, supporting premium compensation.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Singapore.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Singapore's cost of living is 40% above the US average. Your $161K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $115K in a city with average US living costs.

$161K
Nominal salary
+40%
CoL vs US avg
$115K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Singapore

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$104,162

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$128,081

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$161,068

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$202,550

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$249,063

Staff / principal / lead

-1%
vs US avg
+36%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
84/100B+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 15, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
GrossS$216K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’29%
Take-homeS$154K
IRAS income tax + CPF employee contribution (~20%).
Savings Potential
Take-homeS$154K
Est. living costsβˆ’65%
Yearly savingsS$54K
Estimate for a high-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
79/100
Above Average
Job demand growth+36%
Automation riskLow

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Is $161K a good salary for Cloud Security Engineer in Singapore?

Based on BLS data for 161,068 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $104KΒ·Median: $161KΒ·Top 10%: $249K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Estimated Β· 74% confidenceSource reliability: 24/40 (ILO-estimate)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $161K for Cloud Security Engineers in Singapore

+40%
Singapore metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.
+9%
High demand for Cloud Security Engineers
36% projected job growth creates upward wage pressure.

Source: World Bank GDP estimate 2024. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Cloud Security Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Singapore

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$109,526$9,127$53
Junior22 yrs$135,297$11,275$65
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$152,478$12,707$73
Senior66 yrs$176,531$14,711$85
Staff1010 yrs$238,381$19,865$115
Principal1414 yrs$298,942$24,912$144
Distinguished1818 yrs$314,083$26,174$151

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Cloud Security Engineer

Estimated premium above the Singapore median based on market demand

AWS Security+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Zero Trust+11% β‰ˆ +$18K/yr
IAM+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
CSPM+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Penetration Testing+12% β‰ˆ +$19K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$56K/yr
Highest single skill
AWS Security +4%
AWS Security+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Zero Trust+11% Β· +$18K/yr
IAM+4% Β· +$6K/yr
CSPM+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Penetration Testing+12% Β· +$19K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Cloud Security Engineer Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

B+79/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+36%/yr
AI Displacement Risk28% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+4.5%/yr
Above Average: Strong tailwinds. Salary growth should outpace inflation for the next 5–8 years.
$176K
In 2 yrs
$201K
In 5 yrs
$251K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Cloud Security Engineer

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$250K–$277K
per year
Base (61%)Bonus (10%)Equity (15%)Benefits (13%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$161,068
Annual Bonus
Typical: 8–25% of base
$26,576
Equity (annualised)
~25% of base β€” RSUs/options
$40,267
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$35,435
Total Comp (mid)
$263,346

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Cloud Security Engineers

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Equity / RSUs
Especially at tech firms
Learning Budget
$1,000–$3,000 / year
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Cloud Security Engineer Salaries by City

How Singapore, Singapore stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Singapore, Singapore (current)$161,068$202,550+-1%
London, UK$158,900$199,824+-2%
Toronto, Canada$154,829$194,704+-5%
Berlin, Germany$150,769$189,599+-7%
Sydney, Australia$178,118$223,991++9%
Amsterdam, Netherlands$182,963$230,084++12%

SalaryScope Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Cloud Security Engineer salary in Singapore, Singapore?

The median Cloud Security Engineer salary in Singapore, Singapore is $161K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $203K+ per year.

What is a good Cloud Security Engineer salary in Singapore, Singapore?

The 75th percentile ($203K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($161K) is above-average for this role in Singapore, Singapore.

How much does a Cloud Security Engineer earn per hour in Singapore, Singapore?

Based on the median annual salary of $161K, a Cloud Security Engineer in Singapore, Singapore earns approximately $77/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$97/hr.

Is Singapore, Singapore a good market for Cloud Security Engineers?

Singapore, Singapore pays 1% below the US national average for this role. Demand for Cloud Security Engineers is growing 36% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Cloud Security Engineer salary in Singapore, Singapore?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($203K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Singapore, Singapore figure calculated?

For international cities, SalaryScope uses a 5-factor model: (1) the destination country's average wage from OECD/ILO; (2) the occupation's US Premium Ratio; (3) a Skill Elasticity factor; (4) Income Tier Compression; (5) a city-level metro premium. Currency conversion uses ECB rates refreshed every 4 hours.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” Cloud Security Engineer

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-28%
~$116K
Associate's Degree
-12%
~$142K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$161K
Master's Degree
+24%
~$200K
Doctoral (PhD)
+32%
~$213K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+42%
~$229K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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$161K
Market median
$203K
P75 target
$249K
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Cloud Security Engineer in Singapore β€” Distribution
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$104K
P25
$128K
P50
$161K
P75
$203K
P90
$249K
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