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Cloud Architect Salary in China

Cloud architects design secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and migration strategy. The China median is $146,904 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$146,904
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,242
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$146,904
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$70.63
varies by city

Cloud Architect salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$146,904
Wuhan, CN$146,904
Dongguan, CN$146,904
Xi’an, CN$146,904
Nanjing, CN$146,904
Foshan, CN$146,904
Shanghai, CN$116,815
Beijing, CN$115,192
Shenzhen, CN$105,015
Hangzhou, CN$92,626
Guangzhou, CN$92,331
Chengdu, CN$76,697

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cloud architect make in China?
The national median cloud architect salary in China is about ¥996,000 per year (¥83,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥520,000 to ¥996,000.
Which China city pays cloud architects the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥996,000 per year.
Which China city pays cloud architects the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥520,000 per year for a cloud architect.
What is the typical salary range for a cloud architect in China?
Across China cities we cover, cloud architect pay commonly spans from about ¥336,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥1,456,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have cloud architect salary data?
Pay by Role publishes cloud architect pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is cloud architect in demand in China?
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.