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Cloud Architect Salary in Spain

The Spain median is $192,709 per year, with observed city pay up to Madrid at $134,664.

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

The Spain national median for a cloud architect is 166.000 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 116.000 € in Barcelona to 116.000 € in Madrid (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 103.300 €–242.700 € 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 Spanish city.

Madrid sits -30% vs the national median; Barcelona sits -30%. Relocating inside Spain 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.

Spain shows about 2.7% 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 Spain

Start with the national median (166.000 €), 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 Spain 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: 103.300 € (10th) → 166.000 € (median) → 242.700 € (90th). Madrid’s observed median is 116.000 €, with a local band about 75.200 €–180.000 €. If an offer is “at the Spain median” but the job is in Madrid, you may still be under local market.

National median
$192,709
per year
Monthly (national)
$16,020
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$134,664
Madrid, ES
Hourly (national)
$92.65
varies by city

Cloud Architect salary by city in Spain

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
Madrid, ES$134,664
Barcelona, ES$134,664

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cloud architect make in Spain?
The national median is about 166.000 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 116.000 € to 116.000 €.
Which Spain city pays cloud architects the most?
Madrid, ES leads observed metros at about 116.000 € per year (-30% vs national).
Which Spain city pays cloud architects the least?
Among observed cities, Barcelona, ES is on the lower end at about 116.000 € per year.
How many Spain cities have cloud architect salary data?
2 metros list observed cloud architect percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is cloud architect in demand in Spain?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +24% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Spanish industry mix.