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Cloud Architect Salary in Japan

Cloud architects design secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and migration strategy. The Japan median is $176,118 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$176,118
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,676
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$176,118
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$84.67
varies by city

Cloud Architect salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$176,118
Sapporo, JP$176,118
Fukuoka, JP$176,118
Kawasaki, JP$176,118
Kobe, JP$176,118
Kyoto, JP$176,118
Saitama, JP$176,118
Hiroshima, JP$176,118
Sendai, JP$176,118
Tokyo, JP$132,012
Osaka, JP$107,240
Nagoya, JP$105,634

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cloud architect make in Japan?
The national median cloud architect salary in Japan is about ￥28,510,000 per year (￥2,375,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥17,100,000 to ￥28,510,000.
Which Japan city pays cloud architects the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥28,510,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays cloud architects the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥17,100,000 per year for a cloud architect.
What is the typical salary range for a cloud architect in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, cloud architect pay commonly spans from about ￥11,060,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥41,681,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have cloud architect salary data?
Pay by Role publishes cloud architect pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is cloud architect in demand in Japan?
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.