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Cloud Architect vs Systems Administrator salary

In Saudi Arabia, a cloud architect earns about 108% more than a systems administrator — $124,000 vs $59,733 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
Systems Administrator
$59,733/yr
Monthly
$4,987
Hourly
$29
Range
$41,467–$82,080
10-yr outlook
+4%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileCloud ArchitectSystems Administrator
Entry (10th)$77,120$41,467
25th$100,560$50,587
Median$124,000$59,733
75th$152,640$70,907
Senior (90th)$181,280$82,080

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 systems administrator earn more in Saudi Arabia?
A cloud architect earns more, at about ‏465,000 ر.س.‏ per year vs ‏224,000 ر.س.‏ for a systems administrator — roughly 108% (‏241,000 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 systems administrator earns ‏155,500 ر.س.‏–‏307,800 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 systems administrator about ‏18,700 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 systems administrator earns about ‏155,500 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 systems administrator earns about ‏307,800 ر.س.‏ per year.
Are cloud architect and systems administrator 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.