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Cloud Architect Salary in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong median is $193,907 per year, with observed city pay up to Hong Kong at $136,500.

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Cloud Architect in Hong Kong: read the median against a +24% outlook

The Hong Kong national median for a cloud architect is HK$1,520,000 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about HK$1,070,000 in Hong Kong to HK$1,070,000 in Hong Kong (1×).

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

A modeled national band runs about HK$945,400–HK$2,222,200 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +24% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Hongkonger city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat HK$1,520,000 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Hong Kong shows about 1.4% CPI in 2025. A cloud architect raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby technology titles on this site include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, and Data Scientist.

How to use Cloud Architect pay data in Hong Kong

Start with the national median (HK$1,520,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Hong Kong hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: HK$945,400 (10th) → HK$1,520,000 (median) → HK$2,222,200 (90th). Hong Kong’s observed median is HK$1,070,000, with a local band about HK$689,000–HK$1,650,000. If an offer is “at the Hong Kong median” but the job is in Hong Kong, you may still be under local market.

National median
$193,907
per year
Monthly (national)
$16,163
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$136,500
Hong Kong, HK
Hourly (national)
$93.22
varies by city

Cloud Architect salary by city in Hong Kong

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Hong Kong, HK$136,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cloud architect make in Hong Kong?
The national median is about HK$1,520,000 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about HK$1,070,000 to HK$1,070,000.
Which Hong Kong city pays cloud architects the most?
Hong Kong, HK leads observed metros at about HK$1,070,000 per year (-30% vs national).
How many Hong Kong cities have cloud architect salary data?
1 metros list observed cloud architect percentiles in HKD on this site.
Is cloud architect in demand in Hong Kong?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +24% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Hongkonger industry mix.