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Cloud Architect vs QA Engineer salary

In Switzerland, a cloud architect earns about 84% more than a qa engineer $297,792 vs $161,870 per year.

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Technology
Cloud Architect
$297,792/yr
Monthly
$24,837
Hourly
$143
Range
$185,224$435,320
10-yr outlook
+24%
Technology
QA Engineer
$161,870/yr
Monthly
$13,469
Hourly
$78
Range
$109,479$226,001
10-yr outlook
+20%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileCloud ArchitectQA Engineer
Entry (10th)$185,224$109,479
25th$241,570$135,674
Median$297,792$161,870
75th$366,618$193,874
Senior (90th)$435,320$226,001

National Switzerland figures in CHF. 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 Switzerland?
A cloud architect earns more, at about CHF 241'000 per year vs CHF 131'000 for a qa engineer — roughly 84% (CHF 110'000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Switzerland?
A cloud architect typically earns CHF 149'900–CHF 352'300, while a qa engineer earns CHF 88'600–CHF 182'900 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Switzerland?
On a monthly basis before tax, a cloud architect averages about CHF 20'100 and a qa engineer about CHF 10'900.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Switzerland, a cloud architect earns about CHF 149'900 while a qa engineer earns about CHF 88'600 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Switzerland, a cloud architect earns about CHF 352'300 while a qa engineer earns about CHF 182'900 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.