Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect Salary in the United States

How much does an Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect in the United States is $120,605 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

However, an Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $137,182
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,779 to $129,282
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,743
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75th Percentile $129,282 $10,774 $2,486 $62
Average $120,605 $10,050 $2,319 $58
25th Percentile $111,779 $9,315 $2,150 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect Salaries

An Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $80,543
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $106,274
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,218
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,895
  • Expert (over 8 years): $166,387
Levels Salary
Cloud Arc... Level Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect$80,543
Cloud Arc... Level Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect$106,274
Aws Cloud... Level Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect$121,218
Cloud Arc... Level Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect$145,895
Cloud Arc... Level Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect$166,387
$80,543 0 yr
$106,274 < 2 yrs
$121,218 2-4 yrs
$145,895 5-8 yrs
$166,387 > 8 yrs
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How Do Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $133,534.
  • California: $133,027.
  • Massachusetts: $131,254.

Top Paying Cities for Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architects

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $152,119
  • San Francisco: $150,624
  • Oakland: $147,283

What Skills Can Increase an Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Networking (Mentioned in 2.45% Job Postings): Ability to maintain, build and expand a personal and business contact list to grow one's career and business opportunities.
  • Agile (Mentioned in 2.55% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
  • Amazon Web Services (Mentioned in 1.73% Job Postings): AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a comprehensive, evolving cloud computing platform provided by Amazon. It offers several on-demand operations like compute power, database storage, content delivery, etc. to help corporates scale and grow.
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Networking 2.45%
Agile 2.55%
Amazon Web Services 1.73%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect's salary.
  • Critical Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Critical Thinking
 $124,223
3%
Presentation
 $123,017
2%
Risk Management
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2%
Cloud Computing
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2%
Configuration Management
 $123,017
2%
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Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$111,779
Average $120,605/year
$129,282
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Average $2,319/week
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$54
Average $58/hour
$62
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $129,282 $10,774 $2,486 $62
Average $120,605 $10,050 $2,319 $58
25th Percentile $111,779 $9,315 $2,150 $54

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Salary Trends for Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Salaries for an Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $129,284 in 2023 to around $129,424 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Aws Cloud Infrastructure Architect salary trends, .

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