Cloud Architect Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$144,099 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$100,777 $144,099 $197,723
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Cloud Architect in United States is $144,099 per year as of July 2026, based on 222 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $100,777, while senior specialists can earn up to $197,723. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,080 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Cloud Architect.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Cloud Architect over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Cloud Architect in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 32 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Cloud Architect 222 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 154 1 0
Entry Level $100,777
Junior $125,622
Median Salary $144,099
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $167,692
Expert / Top Earners $197,723

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