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Cloud Architect Salary in South Africa

Cloud architects design secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and migration strategy. The South Africa median is $70,325 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$70,325
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,858
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$70,325
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$33.81
varies by city

Cloud Architect salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$70,325
Durban, ZA$70,325
Pretoria, ZA$70,325
Gqeberha, ZA$70,325
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$70,325
Bloemfontein, ZA$70,325
East London, ZA$70,325
Vereeniging, ZA$70,325
Welkom, ZA$70,325
Newcastle, ZA$70,325
Krugersdorp, ZA$70,325
Johannesburg, ZA$49,044

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cloud architect make in South Africa?
The national median cloud architect salary in South Africa is about R 1 150 000 per year (R 95 800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 802 000 to R 1 150 000.
Which South Africa city pays cloud architects the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 1 150 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays cloud architects the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 802 000 per year for a cloud architect.
What is the typical salary range for a cloud architect in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, cloud architect pay commonly spans from about R 519 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 1 681 300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have cloud architect salary data?
Pay by Role publishes cloud architect pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is cloud architect in demand in South Africa?
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.