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Cloud Architect Salary in Australia

Cloud architects design secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and migration strategy. The Australia median is $276,201 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$276,201
per year
Monthly (national)
$23,040
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$276,201
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$132.79
varies by city

Cloud Architect salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$276,201
Canberra, ACT$276,201
Sunshine Coast, QLD$276,201
Wollongong, NSW$276,201
Hobart, TAS$276,201
Darwin, NT$276,201
Mackay, QLD$276,201
Sydney, NSW$203,334
Melbourne, VIC$198,476
Brisbane, QLD$185,984
Perth, WA$183,208
Adelaide, SA$169,329

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cloud architect make in Australia?
The national median cloud architect salary in Australia is about $398,000 per year ($33,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $244,000 to $398,000.
Which Australia city pays cloud architects the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $398,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays cloud architects the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $244,000 per year for a cloud architect.
What is the typical salary range for a cloud architect in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, cloud architect pay commonly spans from about $158,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $581,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have cloud architect salary data?
Pay by Role publishes cloud architect pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is cloud architect in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +24% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.