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Cloud Architect Salary in New Zealand

Cloud architects design secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and migration strategy. The New Zealand median is $180,789 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$180,789
per year
Monthly (national)
$15,085
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$180,789
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$86.92
varies by city

Cloud Architect salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$180,789
Hamilton, NZ$180,789
Tauranga, NZ$180,789
Dunedin, NZ$180,789
Lower Hutt, NZ$180,789
Wellington, NZ$132,425
Auckland, NZ$128,395
Christchurch, NZ$115,728

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cloud architect make in New Zealand?
The national median cloud architect salary in New Zealand is about $314,000 per year ($26,200 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $201,000 to $314,000.
Which New Zealand city pays cloud architects the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $314,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays cloud architects the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $201,000 per year for a cloud architect.
What is the typical salary range for a cloud architect in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, cloud architect pay commonly spans from about $130,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $459,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have cloud architect salary data?
Pay by Role publishes cloud architect pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is cloud architect in demand in New Zealand?
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.