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Cloud Architect vs QA Engineer salary

In Malaysia, a cloud architect earns about 80% more than a qa engineer $112,535 vs $62,656 per year.

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Technology
Cloud Architect
$112,535/yr
Monthly
$9,386
Hourly
$54
Range
$70,003$164,527
10-yr outlook
+24%
Technology
QA Engineer
$62,656/yr
Monthly
$5,234
Hourly
$30
Range
$42,360$87,473
10-yr outlook
+20%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileCloud ArchitectQA Engineer
Entry (10th)$70,003$42,360
25th$91,257$52,508
Median$112,535$62,656
75th$138,531$75,064
Senior (90th)$164,527$87,473

National Malaysia figures in MYR. 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 Malaysia?
A cloud architect earns more, at about RM 458,000 per year vs RM 255,000 for a qa engineer — roughly 80% (RM 203,000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Malaysia?
A cloud architect typically earns RM 284,900–RM 669,600, while a qa engineer earns RM 172,400–RM 356,000 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Malaysia?
On a monthly basis before tax, a cloud architect averages about RM 38,200 and a qa engineer about RM 21,300.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Malaysia, a cloud architect earns about RM 284,900 while a qa engineer earns about RM 172,400 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Malaysia, a cloud architect earns about RM 669,600 while a qa engineer earns about RM 356,000 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.