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Cloud Architect Salary in United Kingdom

The average Cloud Architect salary in United Kingdom is centered around a median of £84K in 2026. The Cloud Architect salary range in United Kingdom typically runs from £82K to £87K. Year-on-year movement is still building as more matched records are published. London currently leads city pay at £102K.

National Median Salary

£84K

United Kingdom benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

£84K
£70K£105K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

66%

YoY Momentum

0.0%

Median salary benchmark

£84K

Annual - 2026

Typical salary range

£82K-£87K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

0.0%

unavailable no previous year

Forward pay outlook

N/A

Forecasted market posture

What Does a Cloud Architect Actually Earn?

Annual salary benchmarks for Cloud Architect in United Kingdom — from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.

£84K
£70K£105K

Low

£70K

P25

£82K

Median

£84K

P75

£87K

High

£105K

Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for Cloud Architect

Moderate Confidence

Demand level

Low

Based on hiring signals relative to similar roles in this market.

Top hiring locations

LondonNorthern IrelandSouth West EnglandWales

Career outlook

Stable market outlook

Cloud Architect pay is broadly stable, with current market guidance centered around £84K.

How Much Does a Cloud Architect Earn by City?

Compare city salary ranges, confidence, and distance from the national median.

Top paying city: London (£102K). Lowest: Scotland (£83K).

CityMedianP25-P75 Rangevs NationalYoY Trend
United Kingdom£84K£76K-£92K0%0.0%
London£102K£92K-£112K+21%N/A
Midlands£88K£79K-£97K+5%N/A
North East England£84K£76K-£92K0%N/A
North West England£86K£77K-£95K+2%N/A
Northern Ireland£100K£90K-£110K+19%N/A
Scotland£83K£75K-£91K-1%N/A
South West England£91K£82K-£100K+8%N/A
Wales£91K£82K-£100K+8%N/A

Why Cloud Architect Salaries Are at This Level

Cloud Architects in United Kingdom earn a median salary of £84K in 2026, with a typical range from £82K at the 25th percentile to £87K at the 75th percentile. This benchmark is based on 3 salary records and reflects published market compensation data for annual annual pay.

London currently leads city pay at £102K, which is 21% above the national benchmark. City coverage for this role includes London, Midlands, North East England, North West England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South West England, Wales, helping you compare local pay differences without needing separate city-role pages.

At experience level, and upper bands continue to trend above the median. Demand is currently steady for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cloud Architect Salary in United Kingdom

What is the median Cloud Architect salary in United Kingdom?

The median Cloud Architect salary in United Kingdom is £84K in 2026, based on 3 salary records. The typical range runs from £82K at the 25th percentile to £87K at the 75th percentile.

How does Cloud Architect salary vary by city in United Kingdom?

London is currently the highest-paying location at £102K, 21% above the national benchmark. Northern Ireland follows at £100K. South West England, Wales, Midlands are broadly closer to the national midpoint.

What experience level earns the most as a Cloud Architect?

Senior Cloud Architects earn a median of £84K, while lead-level roles reach £87K. Entry-level positions start around £82K.

Is Cloud Architect salary increasing in United Kingdom?

Year-on-year trend data is not yet available for this role. Check back as the dataset grows.

What skills increase Cloud Architect salary in United Kingdom?

Skills context from current market evidence: No matching prior-year comparison is available, so year-on-year movement is not reported.