May 10: Cloud Job Market Snapshot
May 10, 2026
Top technologies by job count: AWS (554 jobs, 65% of total), Python (490 jobs, 57% of total), Kubernetes (413 jobs, 48% of total), Azure (376 jobs, 44% of total), Terraform (336 jobs, 39% of total).
Multi-Cloud Market Briefing: Week of
Multi-Cloud Snapshot
AWS leads with 554 jobs (65% of 856 total), followed by Azure with 376 jobs and GCP with 254 jobs. Median salaries are highest for GCP at $192,925, then AWS at $190,000, and Azure at $175,250.
job count and average salary for major cloud platforms
Top Certifications
CISSP is the most cited certification with 26 jobs (3%), followed by CKA with 21 jobs and SAP-C02 with 20 jobs. CCNP commands the highest median salary at $206,500, with SCS-C02 and CISSP close behind at $197,778 and $196,561 respectively.
top certifications by job count with salary overlay
Technology Demand
Top technologies by job count are AWS (554 jobs, 65%), Python (490 jobs, 57%), and Kubernetes (413 jobs, 48%). Azure and Terraform follow with 376 jobs (44%) and 336 jobs (39%) respectively.
top technologies by job count with salary overlay
Highest Paying
Highest paying skills include CCNP certification at $206,500 median salary and AWS Security Specialty (SCS-C02) at $197,778. CISSP and Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) also rank high with median salaries above $196,000.
top skills and certifications ranked by average salary