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Cloud Architect vs QA Engineer salary

In Brazil, a cloud architect earns about 77% more than a qa engineer $86,862 vs $49,104 per year.

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Technology
Cloud Architect
$86,862/yr
Monthly
$7,238
Hourly
$42
Range
$54,034$126,986
10-yr outlook
+24%
Technology
QA Engineer
$49,104/yr
Monthly
$4,089
Hourly
$24
Range
$33,199$68,550
10-yr outlook
+20%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileCloud ArchitectQA Engineer
Entry (10th)$54,034$33,199
25th$70,448$41,142
Median$86,862$49,104
75th$106,934$58,827
Senior (90th)$126,986$68,550

National Brazil figures in BRL. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a cloud architect or qa engineer earn more in Brazil?
A cloud architect earns more, at about R$ 444.000 per year vs R$ 251.000 for a qa engineer — roughly 77% (R$ 193.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A cloud architect typically earns R$ 276.200–R$ 649.100, while a qa engineer earns R$ 169.700–R$ 350.400 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Brazil?
On a monthly basis before tax, a cloud architect averages about R$ 37.000 and a qa engineer about R$ 20.900.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a cloud architect earns about R$ 276.200 while a qa engineer earns about R$ 169.700 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a cloud architect earns about R$ 649.100 while a qa engineer earns about R$ 350.400 per year.
Are cloud architect and qa engineer similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Technology category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.