Hiring a cloud architect: the market today
The short answer ·
85 open postings ask for a cloud architect as of Oct 22, 2026, from 42 employers. The median advertised pay is $172,400, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 45 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
85open postings
42employers hiring
$172,400median advertised pay
45new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Oct 22, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 54 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a cloud architect?
Competitive. 42 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Booz Allen Hamilton with 13 open postings.
What should I pay a cloud architect?
Advertised pay centers on $172,400. Federal staff in series 2210 average $147,543 in actual pay.
Where is a cloud architect being hired?
As of Oct 22, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in Virginia (30), Alabama (6) and Maryland (6). Together they hold 49% of its 85 open postings.