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Cloud Architect Salary in Italy

The Italy median is $191,548 per year, with observed city pay up to Milan at $155,561.

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

The Italy national median for a cloud architect is 165.000 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 105.000 € in Rome to 134.000 € in Milan (1.3×).

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 102.600 €–241.200 € 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 Italian city.

Milan sits -19% vs the national median; Rome sits -36%. Relocating inside Italy for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Italy shows about 1.5% 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 Italy

Start with the national median (165.000 €), 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 Italy 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: 102.600 € (10th) → 165.000 € (median) → 241.200 € (90th). Milan’s observed median is 134.000 €, with a local band about 86.500 €–207.000 €. If an offer is “at the Italy median” but the job is in Milan, you may still be under local market.

National median
$191,548
per year
Monthly (national)
$16,020
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$155,561
Milan, IT
Hourly (national)
$92.09
varies by city

Cloud Architect salary by city in Italy

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
Milan, IT$155,561
Rome, IT$121,894

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cloud architect make in Italy?
The national median is about 165.000 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 105.000 € to 134.000 €.
Which Italy city pays cloud architects the most?
Milan, IT leads observed metros at about 134.000 € per year (-19% vs national).
Which Italy city pays cloud architects the least?
Among observed cities, Rome, IT is on the lower end at about 105.000 € per year.
How many Italy cities have cloud architect salary data?
2 metros list observed cloud architect percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is cloud architect in demand in Italy?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +24% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Italian industry mix.