Crack the Code to Higher Pay: Find Best-Paying Technical Skills in 2024

Python or Javascript: Which skill has more job market demand? Which commands a higher salary?

Is Python or Javascript more important to an AWS Cloud Architect?

Wouldn’t it be easier to decide which course to take next if you knew the salary range for the skills you will learn?

Choosing your education path is easier when you know:

1. the demand for specific programmer skills, and
2. the average coding salary you can expect to earn with those skills

That’s why I compiled the salary information from current job listings to answer these questions, and now I am sharing my findings with you.

This is the approach I used to get maximum dollar back when I was in the programming business.

I checked the demand for skills and then pointed my education toward the highest pay.

I learned C when Sun Microsystems was shaping the software market. When Microsoft took over, I learned C# and .NET (and taught them at training centers and workshops).

I will always have a soft spot in my heart for the incredible productivity power of VB6, but C# salaries shot right past VB6 in months.

Whether you are looking at AWS Cloud, machine learning, or Javascript; or whether you want to become a WordPress front-end or back-end web developer, if money matters, so should the skills you learn.

So let’s jump into which skills you can learn that will pay you back in benefits and salary.

Key Takeaways

Here are a few of the hundreds of facts you’ll learn about programming salaries and skill demand in the marketplace.

Methodology Info

To learn how this data was collected and compiled, go to the Methodology section at the bottom of this article.

Javascript or Python: Which is Better for Future Job Prospects?

Javascript and Python are two of the hottest programming languages today.

If you trying to decide whether to learn Javascript, Python, or both in your next course, then this is the data you need to know.

The language you choose changes the work you’ll do. Python coders work in web development, data analytics, and machine learning.

Javascript programmers work on web front-end, mobile apps, and game development and will likely need HTML and CSS skills.

Method notes: This data was collected from Indeed.com on August 21, 2023. The number of job listings in each category is adjusted to account for duplicated data. See the Methodology section at the end of this article.

1. Indeed.com lists 95,090 jobs calling for Python, Javascript, or both
2. Of those 95,090 jobs, 12,630 require both Python and Javascript programming skills
3. The board lists 25,527 jobs for Javascript without mentioning Python
4. It lists 56,933 jobs for Python without requesting Javascript skills

Table: Listings for Python, Javascript, or Both
Skill	Listings
Python AND Javascript	12,630
Python without Javascript	56,933
Javascript without Python	25,527
Python or Javascript (Total)	95,090

There Are 2.23x More Python Than Javascript Job Listings

5. Python is more than twice as popular as Javascript.
6. 56,933 job listings seek Python but not Javascript.
7. Only 25,527 seek Javascript without Python.
8. Python is 2.23 more requested than Javascript.

Table: 2.23x More Python Than Javascript Listings
Skill	Listings
Python AND Javascript	12,630
Python NOT Javascript	56,933
56,933 is 2.23x greater than 12,630

60% of Job Listings for Python Do Not Include Javascript

9. 60% of the listings that mentioned Python or Javascript are looking for a Python coder.
10. 27% of the listings are seeking a Javascript coder.
11. 13% of the listings want both skills.

Table: Percentage Python vs. Javascript Listings
Skill	Listings
Python AND Javascript	12,630 (13%)
Python without Javascript	56,933 (60%)
Javascript without Python	25,527 (27%)

Python (Without Javascript) Pays $30K-$160K+

12. 12,588 Python job listings (without Javascript) pay $30k-$85k
13. 7,705 Python jobs pay $85k-$105k
14. 8,571 Python job listings pay $150k-$120k
15. 8,558 Python job listings pay $120k-$135k
16. 9,440 Python job listings pay $160k+

Table: Python Listings by Pay Range
Search: Python NOT Javascript
Pay Range	Number of Job Listings
$30K-85K	12,558
$85-105K	7,705
$105-120K	8,571
$120-135K	8,558
$135-160K	10,101
$160K+	9,440

Javascript (without Python) Pays $30K-$140K+

17. 25,527 Javascript (without Python) job listings offer a $30k-$85k salary per year
18. 3,248 Javascript listings pay $85k-$100k
19. 4,664 Javascript listings pay $100k-$115k
20. $3,592 Javascript jobs pay $115k-$125k
21. 4,192 Javascript job listings pay $125k-$140k
22. 4,874 Javascript job listings pay $140k+

Table: Javascript Jobs by Pay Range
Search: Javascript NOT Python
Pay Range	Number of Job Listings
$30-85K	25,527
$85-100K	3,248
$100-115K	4,664
$115-125K	3,592
$125-140K	4,192
$140K+	4,874

Python Combined with Javascript Pays $30-$160K+

23. 2,585 job listings for both Python and Javascript pay $30k-$95k
24. 1,562 Python and Javascript job listings pay $95k-$110k
25. 2,490 Python and Javascript job listings pay $110k-$125k
26. 1,572 Python and Javascript job listings pay $125k-$135k
27. 2,394 Python and Javascript job listings pay $135k-$155k
28. 2,027 Python and Javascript job listings pay $155k+

Table: Python AND Javascript Pay Range
Search: Python AND Javascript
Pay Range	Number of Job Listings
$30-95K	2,585
$95-110K	1,562
$110-125K	2,490
$125-135K	1,572
$135-155K	2,394
$155K+	2,027

Answers to Common Python/Javascript Questions

What is the difference between Python and Javascript?

Python is object-oriented, easy to learn, and readable.

It’s a good programming language for beginners.

Javascript is a scripting language primarily used for web development and executing interactive elements on web pages.

Which programming language is best for web development: Python or Javascript?

When it comes to web development, Javascript takes the lead.

Javascript is widely used for front-end development, allowing developers to create interactive user interfaces, dynamic web content, and browser-based applications.

On the other hand, Python is more commonly used for back-end development and has frameworks like Django and Flask that are popular for web development.

Which programming language offers better job prospects: Python or Javascript?

Python and Javascript have promising job prospects, but Python has stronger demand and salary levels.

Python is frequently used in data analysis, machine learning, and scientific computing, while Javascript is in high demand for web and front-end development.

Python’s versatility and growing popularity in various fields make it a sought-after skill.

Is Python better for machine learning compared to Javascript?

Python is commonly preferred for machine learning and data analysis tasks.

Python offers extensive libraries and frameworks, such as TensorFlow and PyTorch, making implementing machine learning algorithms and working with large datasets easier.

Javascript, on the other hand, is not as extensively used in the machine learning field.

Can Python be used for web development as well?

Python can be used for web development, especially on the server side.

Python has frameworks like Django and Flask, which provide powerful tools and libraries for building web applications.

While Javascript is more commonly used for front-end web development, Python is a solid choice for the back end.

What are the advantages of learning Javascript?

Learning Javascript opens up opportunities in web development, which is a highly sought-after skill in today’s digital landscape.

Javascript allows you to create interactive and dynamic web content, build web applications, and work with popular frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js.

Knowing Javascript can make you a valuable asset in front-end development teams.

Is Python easier to learn compared to Javascript?

Many beginners find Python more straightforward to learn than Javascript due to its simpler syntax and readability. 

AWS Cloud Practitioner Salaries Range from $30K to $145K+

While there’s a great interest in “cloud practitioner salaries” based on search terms people use, there are relatively few Cloud Practitioner listings on Indeed.com.

Method notes: This data was collected from Indeed.com on August 21, 2023. The number of job listings in each category is adjusted to account for duplicated data. See the Methodology section at the end of this article.

29. 84 of the Cloud Practitioner listings offer $30K-$85K salary
30. 54 of the Cloud Practitioner listings offer $85K to $105K salary
31. 57 of the Cloud Practitioner listings offer $105K to $120K salary
32. 51 of the Cloud Practitioner listings offer offer $120K to $130K salary
33. 53 of the Cloud Practitioner listings offer $130K to $145K salary
34. 63 of the Cloud Practitioner listings offer a $145K+ salary

Table: AWS Cloud Practitioner Salaries
Salary Range	Number of Cloud Practitioner Listings
$30K-$85k	84
$85k-$105k	54
$105k-$120K	57
$120K-$130K	51
$130K-$145K	53
$145K+	63

AWS Solutions Architect Salary

27. 389 AWS Solution Architect jobs offer a salary between $110K-$125K
28. 306 AWS Solution Architect listings offer a salary between $125K and $135K
29. 240 AWS Solution Architect listings offer a salary between $135K and $140K
30. 179 AWS Solution Architect listings offer a salary between $140K and $155K
31. 84 AWS Solution Architect job listings include a salary of over $155K.

TABLE: AWS Solutions Architect Salary
Salary Range	Number of Listings
$110-$125K	389
$125K-$135K	306
$135K-$140K	240
$140K-$155K	179
$155K+	84

Python is the Most Popular AWS Skill

35. There are 48,111 AWS job listings on Indeed.com
36. 18,143 of those AWS listings seek Python skills
37. 13,092 of those AWS listings seek Java skills
38. 12,272 AWS listings seek SQL skills
39. 9,649 AWS listings seek Javascript skills
40. 5,578 AWS listings seek React skills
41. 4,958 AWS job listings also seek Node.js
42. 4,628 AWS job listings seek Angular skills
43. 4,054 AWS job listings seek C# skills
44. 3,992 AWS job listings seek HTML5 skills
45. 3,467 AWS job listings seek CSS skills
46. 3,338 AWS job listings seek Spring skills
47. 3,198 AWS job listings seek Typescript skills
48. 3,158 AWS job listings seek Go skills
49. 3,043 AWS job listings seek C++ skills
50. 3,041 AWS job listings seek .Net skills
51. 1,731 AWS job listings seek Scala skills
52. 1,325 AWS job listings seek Perl skills
53. 1,277 AWS jobs seek PHP skills
54. 873 AWS job listings seek .NET Core skills
55. 396 AWS job listings seek Swift skills

Table: Skills Sought Along with AWS
Skill	Job Listings
AWS	48,111
Python	18,143
Java	13,092
SQL	12,272
Javascript	9,649
React	5,578
Node.js	4,958
Angular	4,628
C#	4,054
HTML5	3,992
CSS	3,467
Spring	3,338
Typescript	3,198
Go	3,158
C++	3,043
.Net	3,041
Scala	1,731
Perl	1,325
PHP	1,277
.NET Core	873
Swift	396

Hourly AWS Pay Ranges from $40-$70+

56. 18,489 AWS jobs offer $30-$47.50 per hour
57. 7,741 AWS job listings offer $47.50-$57.50 per hour
58. 6,161 AWS jobs offer $57.50-$62.50 per hour
59. 8,856 AWS job listings offer $62.50-$70 per hour
60. 6,864 AWS job listings offer $70+ per hour

AWS Jobs Pay Per Hour
Pay/Hr	Job Listings
$30-47.50	18,489
$47.50-57.50	7,741
$57.50-62.50	6,161
$62.50-70	8,856
$70+	6,864

AWS Jobs Pay $30k-$250k/Year

61. 8,002 of the AWS job listings pay $30k-$100k per year
62. 25,828 of the AWS job listings pay $100k-$150k per year
63. 8,674 of the AWS job listings pay $150k-$200k per year
64. 1,617 of the AWS job listings pay $200k-$250k/year
65. 300 AWS listings pay over $250k/year

AWS Job Listing Salary Distribution
Salary	Job Listings
30k	8,002
100k	25,828
150k	8,674
200k	1,617
250k	300

Demand for Cloud Support is Much Greater than for Cloud Architect

66. There are 85,828 listings for Cloud skills
67. 61,981 Cloud listings seek Cloud Support
68. 57,575 Cloud listings seek a Cloud Engineer
69. 13,431 listings seek Cloud Computing skills
70. 10,410 Cloud listings seek Cloud Security
71. 4,089 Cloud listings seek a Cloud Administrator
72. 1,817 Cloud listings seek a Cloud Architect

Demand for Cloud Skills
Job Skill	Number of Listings
Cloud	85,828
Cloud Support	61,981
Cloud Engineer	57,575
Cloud Computing	13,431
Cloud Security	10,410
Cloud Administrator	4,089
Cloud Architect	1,817

AWS SysOps Administrator Salaries

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) System Operator (SysOps) Administrator runs the cloud infrastructure.

The AWS SysOps Admin role is similar to the IT department in a traditional setting.

The AWS SysOps Administrator manages Elastic Cloud Computing (EC2), Simple Storage Service (S3), Relational Database Service (RDS), and many more AWS cloud services.

Should You Certify as an AWS SysOps Administrator?

The job market is smaller for SysOps Admins than for other AWS jobs.

The demand is lower for SysOps than for Cloud Support and Cloud Engineer roles.

Indeed.com lists 269 Certified Admin jobs, and 44 SysOps openings that do not call for certification.

Compare that to the 57,575 Cloud Engineer and 61.981 Cloud Support job listings.

This information comes from data gathered on October 4-6, 2023.

Certified AWS SysOps Administrators Make $60K-$242K Per Year

The dataset for the AWS SysOps pay is admittedly small and very wide. Certification adds a significant advantage over non-certified job offers.

73. There are 269 job listings for a Certified AWS SysOps Administrator.
74. 56 Certified AWS SysOps Administrator jobs paid $60K-$95K
75. 44 Certified AWS SysOps Administrator jobs paid $95K-$110K
76. 47 Certified AWS SysOps Administrator jobs paid $110K-$125K
77. 36 Certified AWS SysOps Administrator jobs paid $125K-$135K
78. 44 Certified AWS SysOps Administrator jobs paid $135K-$150K
79. 42 Certified AWS SysOps Administrator jobs paid $150K-$242K

Certified AWS SysOps Administrator Salaries
Salary	Number of Listings
$60K-$95K	56
$95K-$110K	44
$110K-$125K	47
$125K-$135K	36
$135K-$150K	44
$150K-$242K	42

Non-Certified AWS SysOps Administrators Make $73K-$190K Per Year

AWS SysOps without certification make approximately the same as certified applicants but have a $190K cap whereas certified applicants have a $242K cap. Beware that this is a small dataset.

80. There are 44 job listings for AWS SysOps Administrators for which certification is not required.
81. 8 Certified AWS SysOps Administrator jobs pay $73K-$95K
82. 7 Certified AWS SysOps Administrator jobs paid $95K-$115K
83. 6 Certified AWS SysOps Administrator jobs paid $115K-$125K
84. 5 Certified AWS SysOps Administrator jobs paid $125K-$135K
85. 10 Certified AWS SysOps Administrator jobs paid $135K-$150K
86. 8 Certified AWS SysOps Administrator jobs paid $150K-$190K

Non-Certified AWS SysOps Administrator Salaries
Salary	Number of Listings
$73K-$95K	8
$95K-$115K	7
$115K-$125K	6
$125K-$135K	5
$135K-$150K	10
$150K-$190K	8

A Wide Range of AWS SysOps Administrator Salary Offers

Salary.com, Zip Recruiter, and Glass Door tell different stories about AWS Sysops Administrator salaries.

According to Salary.com, the AWS SysOps salary in the U.S. is $87K to $108.8K.

In California, it ranges from $95.8K to $142.7K, reflecting the higher cost of living there.

Zip Recruiter pegs the AWS SysOps salary range for the US at $58.5K to $174K.

Glass Door reports that AWS SysOps salaries range from $135K to $229K.

Why is there such a large range?

One reason could be that these websites gather their data from different job markets within the US.

Another is a response to new salary disclosure laws.

Some states now require employers to post salaries with job offers.

When firms have to disclose salary in public advertising, they widen the range they say they’ll pay.

87. Salary.com says that AWS SysOps Administrator salaries in the US range from $86.9K to $108.9K.
88. Zip Recruiter reports that AWS SysOps Administrator salaries in the US range from $58.5K to $174K.
89. Glass Door reports that AWS SysOps Administrator salaries in the US range from $136K to $229K.
90. Salary.com reports that AWS SysOps Admin salaries in California range from $95.8K to $142.7K.

Salary.com US and California AWS SysOps Admin Salaries
Location	Low Salary	High Salary
U.S.	$86,891	$108,866
California	$95,841	$142,764

Zip Recruiter U.S. AWS SysOps Administrator Salary Range
Location	Low Salary	High Salary
U.S.	$58,500	$174,000

Glass Door U.S. AWS SysOps Admin Salary Range
Location	Low Salary	High Salary
U.S.	$136,000	$229,000

WordPress Developer Salary Statistics

Method notes: I collected the initial data for this report from Indeed.com on August 22, 2023.

I adjusted the numbers that Indeed reports to de-duplicate the job count for each salary range.

See the Methodology section at the end of this article.

Indeed.com Lists 3,491 WordPress Jobs

91. Indeed.com lists 3,491 WordPress jobs.
92. WordPress pay ranges from $30k to $90k+
93. WordPress with Adobe Photoshop skill job listings offer $30k to $75k salaries.
94. WordPress with HTML skill job listings offer $40k to $90k salaries
95. WordPress combined with React skill job listings offer $50k to $120k salaries
96. WordPress developer job listings offer $40k to $100k salaries
97. The most popular skills advertised alongside WordPress are HTML5, CSS, Javascript, and PHP.

WordPress Salaries Range from $45k-$90k+

Table: WordPress Salaries
Number of Job Listings	Salary Range
663	$45k-$55k
307	$55k-$60k
844	$60k-$75k
555	$75k-$90k
630	$90k+

1,500 WordPress Job Listings Call for HTML5

98. 1,500 job listings mention WordPress with HTML5
99. 1,237 job listings seek CSS alongside WordPress
100. 946 job listings mention Javascript with WordPress
101. 687 job listings seek PHP with WordPress
102. 247 job listings look for React with WordPress
103. 180 job listings seek SQL with WordPress
104. 133 job listings look for Angular with WordPress
105. 132 job listings look for Node.js with Wordpess
106. 110 job listings seek Python with WordPress
107. 82 job listings look for Java with WordPress
108. 66 job listings look for C# with WordPress
109. 64 job listings seek .NET with WordPress
110. 50 job listings look for Typescript with WordPress
111. 26 job listings look for C++ with WordPress
112. 11 job listings look for Spring with WordPress
113. 11 job listings look for Perl with WordPress
114. 9 job listings seek Swift with WordPress
115. 8 job listings look for .NET Core with WordPress
116. 3 job listings seek Go with WordPress

Table: Skills Requested with WordPress by Number of Job Listings
Skill Requested	Number of Listings
HTML5	1500
CSS	1237
JavaScript	946
PHP	687
React	247
SQL	180
Angular	133
Node.js	132
Python	110
Java	82
C#	66
.NET	64
TypeScript	50
C++	26
Spring	11
Perl	11
Swift	9
.NET Core	8
Go	3

WordPress + Adobe Photoshop Jobs Pay $40k-$75k Per Year

117. 181 job listings for WordPress + Adobe Photoshop pay $40k-$50k per year
118. 105 job listings for WordPress + Adobe Photoshop pay $50-$55k per year
119. 181 job listings for WordPress + Adobe Photoshop pay $55-$65k per year
120. 141 job listings for WordPress + Adobe Photoshop pay $65k-$75k per year
121. 170 job listings for WordPress + Adobe Photoshop pay $75k+ per year

Table: WordPress + Adobe Photoshop Salary Ranges
Pay data	Number of Listings
$40k-$50k	181
$50k-$55k	105
$55k-$65k	181
$65k-$75k	141
$75k+	170

WordPress + HTML Jobs pay $50k-$90k per Year

122. 145 job listings for WordPress + HTML pay $50k-$55k per year
123. 258 job listings for WordPress + HTML pay $55k-$65k per year
124. 235 job listings for WordPress + HTML pay $65k-$75k per year
125. 289 job listings for WordPress + HTML pay $75k-$90k per year
126. 303 job listings for WordPress + HTML pay $90k+ per year

WordPress + HTML Salaries by Number of Listings
Pay data	Number of Listings
$50k-$55k	145
$55k-$65k	258
$65k-$75k	235
$75k-$90k	289
$90k+	303

Adobe Creative Suite is the Most Popular Tool with WordPress + Photoshop Jobs

127. 335 WordPress + Adobe Photoshop listings also sought Adobe Creative Suite skills
128. 316 WordPress + Adobe Photoshop listings also sought Adobe Illustrator skills
129. 206 WordPress + Adobe Photoshop listings also sought Adobe InDesign skills
130. 62 WordPress + Adobe Photoshop listings also sought Figma skills
131. 60 WordPress + Adobe Photoshop listings also sought SharePoint skills
132. 59 WordPress + Adobe Photoshop listings also sought Sketch skills
133. 56 WordPress + Adobe Photoshop listings also sought Adobe After Effects skills
134. 49 WordPress + Adobe Photoshop listings also sought Adobe XD skills
135. 46 WordPress + Adobe Photoshop listings also sought Adobe Dreamweaver skills
136. 20 WordPress + Adobe Photoshop listings also sought InVision skills
137. 10 WordPress + Adobe Photoshop listings also sought Adobe Experience Manager skills
138. 6 WordPress + Adobe Photoshop listings also sought Visio skills
139. 6 WordPress + Adobe Photoshop listings also sought Azure skills
140. 3 WordPress + Adobe Photoshop listings also sought Balsamiq skills
141. 1 WordPress + Adobe Photoshop listings also sought Zeplin skills

Design Tool Skills Sought with WordPress Job Listings
Design Tool	Number of Listings
Adobe Creative Suite	335
Adobe Illustrator	316
Adobde InDesign	206
Figma	62
SharePoint	60
Adobe After Effects	56
Sketch	59
Adobe XD	49
Adobe Dreamweaver	46
InVision	20
Adobe Experience Manager	10
Visio	6
Axure	6
Balsamiq	3
Zeplin	1

WordPress + React Jobs pay $75k-$120k per Year

142. 51 job listings for WordPress + React pay $75k-$90k per year
143. 39 job listings for WordPress + React pay $90k-$100k per year
144. 45 job listings for WordPress + React pay $100k-$120k per year
145. 40 job listings for WordPress + React pay $120k+ per year

Table: WordPress + React Salary Ranges by Number of Job Listings
Pay data	Number of Listings
$75k-$90k	51
$90k-$100k	39
$100k-$120k	45
$120k+	40

WordPress Salary Questions and Answers

What is the average WordPress developer salary?

The average WordPress developer salary varies depending on various factors such as experience, location, and skills. However, according to recent statistics, the average salary of a WordPress developer in the USA is around $70,000 per year.

How much does a WordPress developer make per hour?

The hourly rate for a WordPress developer can range from $25 to $100 per hour, depending on their level of expertise and the complexity of the project.

How can I hire a WordPress developer?

There are several ways to hire a WordPress developer. You can hire a freelancer through platforms like Upwork or Freelancer, or you can reach out to web development agencies that offer WordPress development services.

How much does a WordPress developer get paid ?

It is difficult to predict the exact salary of a WordPress developer. However, based on the current trend, it is expected that the average salary of a WordPress developer will continue to increase.

What skills should a WordPress developer have?

A WordPress developer should have a strong understanding of HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript. Additionally, knowledge of design principles and experience with customizing WordPress themes and plugins is also desirable.

What is the salary range for a WordPress developer?

The salary range for a WordPress developer can vary greatly depending on factors such as experience, location, and company size. However, on average, the salary range for a WordPress developer is between $50,000 and $100,000 per year.

How much should I charge for WordPress development?

The hourly rate for WordPress development can vary depending on your experience level and the complexity of the project. On average, freelance WordPress developers charge between $50 and $100 per hour.

What is the cost of living for a WordPress developer in the USA?

The cost of living for a WordPress developer in the USA can vary depending on the city or state. Generally, cities with a higher cost of living, such as San Francisco or New York, would require a higher salary compared to cities with a lower cost of living.

How can I estimate the base salary for a WordPress developer?

To estimate the base salary for a WordPress developer, you can refer to industry reports and salary surveys. These resources provide insights into the average salaries offered for WordPress development positions.

Can I hire a WordPress developer for front-end development?

Many WordPress developers specialize in front-end development. They have expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, allowing them to create visually appealing and interactive WordPress websites.

Machine Learning Salaries (Machine Learning Engineer Salaries)

Two facts jump off the page when looking at machine learning (engineer) salaries.

1. Machine learning engineers make wildly different salaries depending on their education achievements.
2. Python is the most important machine learning job skill

Let’s look at the job skill and salary statistics for machine learning engineers

Method notes: This data collected from Indeed.com on September 27, 2023. The number of job listings in each category is adjusted to account for duplicated data. See the Methodology section at the end of this article.

Cloud Engineer Salary Statistics

Method notes: I collected the initial data for this report from Indeed.com on October 30, 2023.

I adjusted the numbers that Indeed reports to de-duplicate the job count for each salary range.

See the Methodology section at the end of this article.

586 Cloud Engineer Jobs on Indeed.com

191. Indeed.com lists 586 Cloud Engineer jobs.
192. Cloud Engineer pay ranges from $58.4K to $286K.
193. 106 Cloud Engineer jobs pay between $58,400-$85K.
194. 100 Cloud Engineer jobs pay between $85K-$105K.
195. 98 Cloud Engineer jobs pay between $105K-$120K.
196. 65 Cloud Engineer jobs pay between $130K-$135K.
197. 122 Cloud Engineer jobs pay between $135K-$155K.
198. 95 Cloud Engineer jobs pay between $155K-$286K.

Cloud Engineer Jobs
Salary Range	Job Listings
$58,400-$85K	106
$85K-$105K	100
$105K-$120K	98
$130K-$135K	65
$135K-$155K	122
$155K-$286K	95

Most Popular Cloud Engineer Skill: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

199. 82 Cloud Engineer job listings seek Container/ECS/EC2 skills.
200. 106 seek CloudFormation skills.
201. 156 seek Windows skills.
202. 201 seek Linux skills.
203. 204 seek Pipeline skills
204. 225 seek IaC skills

Cloud Engineer Skills
Job Requirements	Job Listings
Container/ECS/EC2	82
CloudFormation	106
Windows	156
Linux	201
Pipeline	204
Infrastructure/IaC	225

Cloud Engineers Require Bachelor’s Degree or Certification Education

205. 14 Cloud Engineer job listings seek a Highschool or GED education
206. 177 listings seek a Bachelor’s degree
207. 185 listings seek cloud certification

Cloud Engineer Education
Education	Job Listings
High School	14
Certification	177
Bachelor’s	185

Amazon AWS Dominates the Job Listings

208. 444 Cloud Engineer job listings seek Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud experience
209. 380 listings seek Microsoft Azure cloud experience
210. 150 listings seek Google Cloud Platform (GPC) cloud experience

Cloud Engineer Platforms
Platform	Job Listings
Microsoft	380
Amazon	444
IBM	10
Google	150

Cloud Engineer Searches

Indeed.com searches:

“cloud engineer”

“cloud engineer” and CloudFormation
“cloud engineer” and Windows
“cloud Engineer” and Linux
“cloud Engineer” and pipeline
“cloud engineer” and (iac or “infrastructure as code”)

“cloud Engineer” and (HS or “High School” or GED)
“cloud engineer” and “certification”
“cloud engineer” and “bachelor’s”

“cloud engineer” and Azure
“cloud engineer” and (Amazon or AWS)
“cloud engineer ” and IBM
“cloud Engineer” and (“Google Cloud Platform” or GCP)

Methodology: How this Data Was Collected and Compiled

Where I Got the Data

My original intent was to pull data from several job websites.

I used results from Indeed.com but not from Monster.com, Linked.com, or SimplyHired.com.

The advanced search features on those other sites didn’t work.

As a result, I had no way to single out Javascript from Python jobs and vice versa.

The data in this study is solely from Indeed.com.

I collected the data starting on August 21, 2023.

I did not specify a search location, so they are “worldwide.”

Adjustments to Data

I pulled data for:

• Javascript without Python (Search: Javascript NOT Python)
• Python without Javascript (Search: Python NOT Javascript)
• Python and Javascript (Search: Python AND Javascript)
• Python or Javascript (Search: Python OR Javascript)

The total number of job listings for the first three should have summed up to the value of the 4th:

(Javascript Listings) plus (Python Listings) plus (Javascript AND Python) Listings = (Python or Javascript Listings)

However, the results would change before I could finish collecting the queries.

My recorded result for (Python OR Javascript) was slightly different than the sum of the first three queries.

Therefore, instead of using the actual results I got for (Python OR Javascript), I used the sum from the first three queries.

Had the database not moved under my feet while I searched, that summation would have been the actual result I got.

How I Calculated the Number of Listings per Pay Range

Indeed.com offers a dropdown to narrow a search by the pay provided with the job listing.

You can choose a value from the dropdown, which puts a floor under your search: “Show me jobs that offer this pay rate or higher.”

Next to each pay bucket is a value representing how many job listings are at that pay rate or above.

Each pay range contains all of the listings above it.

For example, (Python OR Javascript) showed the following pay ranges:

Table: Python OR Javascript Pay Ranges

Pay Range	Number of Listings
$85K+	75,786
$105K+	61,647
$120K+	46,005
$135K+	29,997
$155K+	15,295

The 75,786 next to $85K+ represents the listings that pay at least $85K.

Embedded in the 75,786 job listings that pay at least $85K are all the jobs that pay $105K+, $120K+, and so on.

I subtracted the first range above each number to derive the absolute number per range.

For example, to find the number of listings for $85-105K, I subtracted the $105K+ number of listings (61,647) from the $85K+ number of listings (75,786) to get 14,139 $85-$105K listings.

I subtracted all job listings already accounted for by the next highest pay range bucket.

To find the number of listings for $105K to $120K, I subtracted the $120K+ number from the $105K number: 61,647-46,005 to get an absolute number of 15,642 job listings in the $105k-$120K range.

These subtractions resulted in discrepancies between the total listings and those assigned to pay ranges. This discrepancy had to belong in the $0-85K range, as all other listings were accounted for.

The result was this data:

Table: Number of Python or Javascript Listings by Pay Range Search: Python OR Javascript
Pay Range	Number of Job Listings
$30K-85K	19,375
$85-105K	14,139
$105-120K	15,642
$120-155K	30,710
$155K+	15,295

Indeed doesn’t have a bucket for job listings that pay below $85K, so I had to derive the number of listings by deduction.

Conclusion

The market for AWS and cloud engineers is strong. Python remains the most popular cloud programming language.

Salaries are still good for Cisco Certified Network Associates, too.

Companies are still interested in certified technical help, but like to see at least a Bachelor’s degree as well. There are exceptions seeking only high school or GED plus certification.

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