Updated May 2026 · India tech salary tracker
Cloud Engineer Salary in India
Cloud Engineer pay tracks certification depth + multi-cloud breadth — engineers holding AWS Pro + IaC expertise close the gap with platform engineers at senior level.
- Entry (0–2 yrs)
- ₹6L – ₹12L
- Mid (2–6 yrs)
- ₹14L – ₹24L
- Senior (6+ yrs)
- ₹26L – ₹42L
Cloud Engineer salary by city
Mid-band pay for a Cloud Engineeracross India's eight largest tech employment markets. Click into a city for live aggregates and a top-paying-companies breakdown.
| City | Entry | Mid | Senior | vs Bengaluru |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | ₹6L – ₹12L | ₹14L – ₹24L | ₹26L – ₹42L | 100% |
| Hyderabad | ₹6L – ₹12L | ₹14L – ₹24L | ₹25L – ₹41L | 98% |
| Pune | ₹6L – ₹11L | ₹13L – ₹22L | ₹24L – ₹39L | 93% |
| Noida | ₹6L – ₹11L | ₹13L – ₹22L | ₹24L – ₹39L | 92% |
| Chennai | ₹5L – ₹11L | ₹13L – ₹22L | ₹23L – ₹38L | 90% |
| Mumbai | ₹6L – ₹11L | ₹13L – ₹23L | ₹25L – ₹40L | 95% |
| Gurgaon | ₹6L – ₹12L | ₹14L – ₹23L | ₹25L – ₹41L | 97% |
| Delhi | ₹6L – ₹11L | ₹13L – ₹23L | ₹24L – ₹39L | 94% |
Top paying companies for Cloud Engineers
Long-standing top payers for this role across India. The live snapshot above lists which of these are actively hiring right now.
- Amazon
- Microsoft
- Capgemini
- Infosys
- TCS
Skills that drive pay in this role
Engineers and analysts who pair their core role with a high-demand skill set tend to land in the top quartile of the pay band. The skills below are the most-asked for Cloud Engineer postings on OwnYourCareer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary for a Cloud Engineer in India?
Mid-career Cloud Engineer roles in India typically pay ₹14L – ₹24L per year. Entry-level roles start around ₹6L – ₹12L and senior roles can reach ₹26L – ₹42L.
How much does an entry-level Cloud Engineer earn in India?
Entry-level Cloud Engineers in India (0–2 years of experience) typically earn ₹6L – ₹12L per year. The top of the band is driven by product-company offers; the lower end is more common at services and consulting firms.
What is the senior-level Cloud Engineer salary in India?
Senior Cloud Engineers in India (6+ years of experience) typically earn ₹26L – ₹42L per year. Top-quartile offers usually combine product-company employer + a high-demand specialisation (e.g. multi-cloud, GenAI, real-time systems).
Which companies pay Cloud Engineers the most in India?
Curated top-paying employers for Cloud Engineers in India include Amazon, Microsoft, Capgemini, Infosys, TCS. Open roles are listed on each company hub on OwnYourCareer.
Salary bands curated May 2026. Live aggregates refreshed hourly from open job postings. Last data point: 3 June 2026.