Cloud Economist Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$101,000
national median salary
$77,000 to $133,000. Last updated July 2026.
Highest Paying
$137,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$106,000
Detroit, MI
Lowest Paying
$80,000
Charleston, WV
Salary data sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), state pay-transparency job postings, and community submissions. Most ranges are anchored to BLS OES occupation wage percentiles and placed by seniority level (entry near the 25th, mid at the median, senior at the 75th); a minority of emerging roles retain a modeled estimate where BLS has no matching series. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated July 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 13-1111. Full methodology.
The average Cloud Economist salary in the United States is $101,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $77,000 at the 25th percentile to $133,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $137,000, while Detroit offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Cloud Economist compensation is driven by years of experience, specialization depth, and the industry domain.
Cloud Economist salary by city.
Skills that increase Cloud Economist pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Cloud Economists based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $14,140 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know.
Cloud Economist compensation is driven by years of experience, specialization depth, and the industry domain. Base salary carries most of the total compensation, with bonuses adding roughly 8% in a typical year. Within scientific roles, the employer type (national lab, pharma, tech company, academic) drives the largest variance in total compensation structure.
Cloud Economists progress from entry to senior over 5 to 8 years, with lead and management levels requiring 10+ years and demonstrated cross-functional scope.
Total compensation for Cloud Economists runs roughly $135K at median when factoring base + typical bonus (~8% of base). Base salary carries most of the compensation; benefits (healthcare, 401(k) match, PTO) add an estimated 15–25% in imputed value on top. Benefits and time-off policies vary by employer; candidates should factor them into offer comparisons alongside cash compensation.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Cloud Economists typically earn $91,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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