Cloud Systems Architect Salary in the United States

How much does a Cloud Systems Architect make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Cloud Systems Architect in the United States is $68 as of September 26, 2019, but the range typically falls between $59 and $77. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Skills Associated with Cloud Systems Architect: Application Performance Monitoring (APM) Software, PaaS (Platform as a Service), IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), Network Security Software ...More

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Cloud Systems Architect is responsible for designing and implementing enterprise infrastructure and platforms required for cloud computing. Analyzes system requirements and ensures that systems will be securely integrated with current applications. Being a Cloud Systems Architect has a deep understanding of system development in cloud environments, including Software as Service (SaaS), Platform as Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Cloud Systems Architect typically reports to a department head or director. The Cloud Systems Architect works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. To be a Cloud Systems Architect typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2019 Salary.com)

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Cloud Systems Architect Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%