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Cloud Architect vs Data Scientist salary

In Spain, a cloud architect earns about 107% more than a data scientist $189,327 vs $91,356 per year.

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Technology
Cloud Architect
$189,327/yr
Monthly
$15,739
Hourly
$91
Range
$117,816$276,805
10-yr outlook
+24%
Technology
Data Scientist
$91,356/yr
Monthly
$7,642
Hourly
$44
Range
$56,798$133,555
10-yr outlook
+35%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileCloud ArchitectData Scientist
Entry (10th)$117,816$56,798
25th$153,515$74,134
Median$189,327$91,356
75th$233,009$112,456
Senior (90th)$276,805$133,555

National Spain figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a cloud architect or data scientist earn more in Spain?
A cloud architect earns more, at about 166.000 € per year vs 80.100 € for a data scientist — roughly 107% (85.900 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Spain?
A cloud architect typically earns 103.300 €–242.700 €, while a data scientist earns 49.800 €–117.100 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Spain?
On a monthly basis before tax, a cloud architect averages about 13.800 € and a data scientist about 6700 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Spain, a cloud architect earns about 103.300 € while a data scientist earns about 49.800 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Spain, a cloud architect earns about 242.700 € while a data scientist earns about 117.100 € per year.
Are cloud architect and data scientist 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.