Cloud Architect Salary
technology · United States · 2025
National Median
$182,000
per year
National Salary Data
P10
$120k
Entry level
P25
$148k
Junior
P50
$182k
Median
P75
$220k
Senior
P90
$265k
Top earner
P10
$120,000
P50
$182,000
P90
$265,000
Salary Distribution Chart
City Salary Comparison
| City | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAHighest | $222,000 | $273,000 | $330,000 |
| New York, NY | $199,800 | $245,700 | $297,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $192,400 | $236,600 | $286,000 |
| Boston, MA | $185,000 | $227,500 | $275,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $177,600 | $218,400 | $264,000 |
| Austin, TX | $162,800 | $200,200 | $242,000 |
| Denver, CO | $162,800 | $200,200 | $242,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $155,400 | $191,100 | $231,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $148,000 | $182,000 | $220,000 |
| Miami, FL | $140,600 | $172,900 | $209,000 |
H-1B Average Wage
$178,360
DOL prevailing wage reference for Cloud Architect
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B Disclosure Data
Quick Stats
P10–P90 Range$120,000 – $265,000
Interquartile Range$148,000 – $220,000
Top City (SF)$273,000
Industrytechnology
Salary Negotiation Calculator
Based on Cloud Architect market data
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Market Median: $182,000
Current
$80,000
Increase
+$102,000
(+127.5%)
Target
$182,000
Negotiation Tips
- Research the market rate thoroughly — you are doing that now!
- Ask for 10-20% above your target to leave room for negotiation.
- Highlight your unique achievements and quantifiable impact.
- Consider the full compensation package: equity, benefits, PTO.
- Practice your pitch out loud before the actual conversation.