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Cloud Architect vs QA Engineer salary

In Poland, a cloud architect earns about 78% more than a qa engineer $194,881 vs $109,407 per year.

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Technology
Cloud Architect
$194,881/yr
Monthly
$16,253
Hourly
$94
Range
$121,215$284,905
10-yr outlook
+24%
Technology
QA Engineer
$109,407/yr
Monthly
$9,126
Hourly
$53
Range
$73,955$152,722
10-yr outlook
+20%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileCloud ArchitectQA Engineer
Entry (10th)$121,215$73,955
25th$158,061$91,681
Median$194,881$109,407
75th$239,906$131,078
Senior (90th)$284,905$152,722

National Poland figures in PLN. 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 Poland?
A cloud architect earns more, at about 741 000 zł per year vs 416 000 zł for a qa engineer — roughly 78% (325 000 zł) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Poland?
A cloud architect typically earns 460 900 zł–1 083 300 zł, while a qa engineer earns 281 200 zł–580 700 zł per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Poland?
On a monthly basis before tax, a cloud architect averages about 61 800 zł and a qa engineer about 34 700 zł.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Poland, a cloud architect earns about 460 900 zł while a qa engineer earns about 281 200 zł per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Poland, a cloud architect earns about 1 083 300 zł while a qa engineer earns about 580 700 zł 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.