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Cloud Architect vs Data Scientist salary

In Italy, a cloud architect earns about 110% more than a data scientist $188,186 vs $89,645 per year.

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Technology
Cloud Architect
$188,186/yr
Monthly
$15,739
Hourly
$90
Range
$117,018$275,094
10-yr outlook
+24%
Technology
Data Scientist
$89,645/yr
Monthly
$7,527
Hourly
$43
Range
$55,772$131,046
10-yr outlook
+35%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileCloud ArchitectData Scientist
Entry (10th)$117,018$55,772
25th$152,602$72,651
Median$188,186$89,645
75th$231,640$110,403
Senior (90th)$275,094$131,046

National Italy figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a cloud architect or data scientist earn more in Italy?
A cloud architect earns more, at about 165.000 € per year vs 78.600 € for a data scientist — roughly 110% (86.400 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Italy?
A cloud architect typically earns 102.600 €–241.200 €, while a data scientist earns 48.900 €–114.900 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Italy?
On a monthly basis before tax, a cloud architect averages about 13.800 € and a data scientist about 6600 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Italy, a cloud architect earns about 102.600 € while a data scientist earns about 48.900 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Italy, a cloud architect earns about 241.200 € while a data scientist earns about 114.900 € per year.
Are cloud architect and data scientist 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.