How much does an Aws Cloud Architect make in California?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual pay of Aws Cloud Architect in California is $112,738. While Salary.com is seeing that Aws Cloud Architect salary in California can go up to $143,331 or down to $88,915, but most earn between $100,268 and $128,752. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills and your experience levels. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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75th Percentile $128,752 $10,729 $2,476 $62
Average $112,738 $9,395 $2,168 $54
25th Percentile $100,268 $8,356 $1,928 $48
25% $100,268 10% $88,915 90% $143,331 75% $128,752 $112,738 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Highest Paying Cities for Aws Cloud Architect in California

The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salary in the Aws Cloud Architect profession are San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Mountain View, Alviso, Campbell, and Cupertino.

Cities Salary
San Jose $128,275
Santa Clara $128,275
Saratoga $128,275
Sunnyvale $128,275
Los Gatos $128,275
Milpitas $128,275
Mountain View $128,275
Alviso $128,275
Campbell $128,275
Cupertino $128,275

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What does Aws Cloud Architect do?

Aws Cloud Architect is responsible for the design and management of an organization's cloud systems, applications, policies, and strategy. Evaluates and identifies the best cloud solutions for the organization. Being an Aws Cloud Architect develops and modifies scalable architecture to support applications and infrastructure-as-a-service (IAAS) and platform-as-a-service (PAAS) platforms. Ensures the security and compliance of cloud environments, including data protection and privacy. Additionally, Aws Cloud Architect monitors and analyzes cloud infrastructure performance to identify and resolve issues proactively. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud-based environments for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Designs controls and processes that utilize available audit tools. Maintains up-to-date and extensive knowledge of cloud products and technology. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Aws Cloud Architect occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Aws Cloud Architect typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2025 Salary.com)... View full job description

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