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Cloud Architect vs IT Support Specialist salary

In Saudi Arabia, a cloud architect earns about 206% more than a it support specialist — $124,000 vs $40,533 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
IT Support Specialist
$40,533/yr
Monthly
$3,387
Hourly
$19
Range
$29,600–$53,920
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileCloud ArchitectIT Support Specialist
Entry (10th)$77,120$29,600
25th$100,560$35,067
Median$124,000$40,533
75th$152,640$47,227
Senior (90th)$181,280$53,920

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 it support specialist earn more in Saudi Arabia?
A cloud architect earns more, at about ‏465,000 ر.س.‏ per year vs ‏152,000 ر.س.‏ for a it support specialist — roughly 206% (‏313,000 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 it support specialist earns ‏111,000 ر.س.‏–‏202,200 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 it support specialist about ‏12,700 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 it support specialist earns about ‏111,000 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 it support specialist earns about ‏202,200 ر.س.‏ per year.
Are cloud architect and it support specialist 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.