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Cloud Architect Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+24%
projected growth
Category
Technology

Cloud Architect pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Cloud Architect is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $390,704 (3 650 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $34,753 (₱2,170,000 local) — about 11.2×.

Cloud architects design secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and migration strategy. Common screening skills include AWS, Azure, Networking, and Security.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +24% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $298,035. Related technology titles include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist, and Machine Learning Engineer. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Cloud Architect pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: AWS, Azure, Networking, Security, and IaC. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Cloud Architect list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 3 650 000 kr ($390,704). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway cloud architect page before treating the rank as a plan.

Cloud Architect salary by country

CountryPer year
United States flagUnited States$152,000
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom$246,493
Canada flagCanada$232,995
Australia flagAustralia$285,129
Germany flagGermany$271,650
France flagFrance$243,789
Netherlands flagNetherlands$294,868
Switzerland flagSwitzerland$298,035
Singapore flagSingapore$268,137
India flagIndia$43,487
Japan flagJapan$178,424
South Korea flagSouth Korea$213,734
Poland flagPoland$198,685
Brazil flagBrazil$85,724
United Arab Emirates flagUnited Arab Emirates$169,095
Mexico flagMexico$96,427
Ireland flagIreland$246,111
Spain flagSpain$192,709
Italy flagItaly$191,548
Sweden flagSweden$247,373
Norway flagNorway$390,704
Denmark flagDenmark$279,203
Belgium flagBelgium$285,581
Austria flagAustria$242,628
Portugal flagPortugal$145,112
Finland flagFinland$218,249
China flagChina$147,858
Hong Kong flagHong Kong$193,907
New Zealand flagNew Zealand$185,817
Indonesia flagIndonesia$38,446
Philippines flagPhilippines$34,753
Vietnam flagVietnam$38,753
Thailand flagThailand$74,178
Malaysia flagMalaysia$113,726
Israel flagIsrael$222,111
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi Arabia$124,000
Turkey flagTurkey$84,101
Argentina flagArgentina$36,622
Colombia flagColombia$71,669
South Africa flagSouth Africa$71,361

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

AWSAzureNetworkingSecurityIaC

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cloud architect make?
It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 3 650 000 kr in Norway; CHF 241'000 in Switzerland; € 254.000 in Netherlands, and more.
Which country pays cloud architects the most?
Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 3 650 000 kr per year ($390,704).
Which country pays cloud architects the least?
Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱2,170,000 per year (local currency).
Is cloud architect a growing career?
Employment for this occupation is projected at about +24% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do cloud architects need?
Common skills include AWS, Azure, Networking, Security, and IaC. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other technology jobs are similar?
Related roles include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist, and Machine Learning Engineer. Compare pay on each job page.