How much does a Cloud Architect make?
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$201,008
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Cloud Architect is $201,008 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $125,137 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $75,870 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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What is the total pay trajectory for Cloud Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Cloud Engineer | $151,901 /yr |
| Cloud Engineer Senior Staff | $141,415 /yr |
| Cloud Engineer II | $127,200 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Cloud Architect in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Cloud Architect in United States. Employers include Google, Amazon Web Services and Amazon.
Top Paying Companies
For Cloud Architect in United States
| 1 | $332,870 | ||
| 2 | Amazon Web Services | $316,893 | |
| 3 | Amazon | $287,916 | |
| 4 | Intel Corporation | $283,301 | |
| 5 | Microsoft | $282,883 | |
| 6 | SRK Systems | $278,509 | |
| 7 | Rackspace Technology | $268,186 | |
| 8 | Oracle | $263,481 | |
| 9 | Cloudreach | $258,584 | |
| 10 | Booz Allen Hamilton | $232,480 |
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What is the total pay trajectory for Cloud Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Cloud Engineer | $151,901 /yr |
| Cloud Engineer Senior Staff | $141,415 /yr |
| Cloud Engineer II | $127,200 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Cloud Architect in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Cloud Architect in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $263,481, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $230,086, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $225,604, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $217,639, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $212,809.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Cloud Architect are Google, Amazon Web Services, and Amazon.
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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Cloud Architect pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Cloud Architect is $125,137 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Cloud Architect salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 887 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Cloud Architect employees.
The highest salary for a Cloud Architect in United States is $201,630 per year.
The lowest salary for a Cloud Architect in United States is $77,664 per year.
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