Terraform Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$147,380 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$101,375 $147,380 $200,000
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Terraform Engineer in United States is $147,380 per year as of July 2026, based on 166 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $101,375, while senior specialists can earn up to $200,000. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,090 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Terraform Engineer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Terraform Engineer over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Terraform Engineer in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 79 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Terraform Engineer 166 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 120 0 0
Entry Level $101,375
Junior $122,720
Median Salary $147,380
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $168,911
Expert / Top Earners $200,000

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Python
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