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Cloud Architect vs Frontend Developer salary

In Saudi Arabia, a cloud architect earns about 37% more than a frontend developer $124,000 vs $90,667 per year.

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Technology
Cloud Architect
$124,000/yr
Monthly
$10,347
Hourly
$60
Range
$77,120$181,280
10-yr outlook
+24%
Technology
Frontend Developer
$90,667/yr
Monthly
$7,547
Hourly
$43
Range
$59,653$128,560
10-yr outlook
+16%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileCloud ArchitectFrontend Developer
Entry (10th)$77,120$59,653
25th$100,560$75,173
Median$124,000$90,667
75th$152,640$109,627
Senior (90th)$181,280$128,560

National Saudi Arabia figures in SAR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a cloud architect or frontend developer earn more in Saudi Arabia?
A cloud architect earns more, at about ‏465,000 ر.س.‏ per year vs ‏340,000 ر.س.‏ for a frontend developer — roughly 37% (‏125,000 ر.س.‏) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Saudi Arabia?
A cloud architect typically earns ‏289,200 ر.س.‏–‏679,800 ر.س.‏, while a frontend developer earns ‏223,700 ر.س.‏–‏482,100 ر.س.‏ per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Saudi Arabia?
On a monthly basis before tax, a cloud architect averages about ‏38,800 ر.س.‏ and a frontend developer about ‏28,300 ر.س.‏.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Saudi Arabia, a cloud architect earns about ‏289,200 ر.س.‏ while a frontend developer earns about ‏223,700 ر.س.‏ per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Saudi Arabia, a cloud architect earns about ‏679,800 ر.س.‏ while a frontend developer earns about ‏482,100 ر.س.‏ per year.
Are cloud architect and frontend developer 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.