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Cloud Architect Salary in Germany

Cloud architects design secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and migration strategy. The Germany median is $266,883 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$266,883
per year
Monthly (national)
$22,240
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$266,883
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$128.31
varies by city

Cloud Architect salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$266,883
Essen, DE$266,883
Dortmund, DE$266,883
Dresden, DE$266,883
Bremen, DE$266,883
Nuremberg, DE$266,883
Munich, DE$206,435
Frankfurt, DE$200,732
Hamburg, DE$191,608
Berlin, DE$180,203
Düsseldorf, DE$176,781
Cologne, DE$171,079

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cloud architect make in Germany?
The national median cloud architect salary in Germany is about 234.000 € per year (19.500 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 150.000 € to 234.000 €.
Which Germany city pays cloud architects the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 234.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays cloud architects the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 150.000 € per year for a cloud architect.
What is the typical salary range for a cloud architect in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, cloud architect pay commonly spans from about 96.800 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 342.100 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have cloud architect salary data?
Pay by Role publishes cloud architect pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is cloud architect in demand in Germany?
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.