Cloud & DevOpsJunior2026
Junior Cloud Architect salary
Junior Cloud Architect 2026 salary grid by seniority level, in France, the US and the UK. Data from thousands of offers and self-reported pay slips.
Senior France median
68 000 €
gross / year
Senior France daily rate
680 €
pre-tax / day
Salaries in France (€ gross / year)
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 35 000 € | 42 000 € | 50 000 € |
| Mid | 42 000 € | 52 000 € | 62 000 € |
| Senior | 55 000 € | 68 000 € | 82 000 € |
| Lead | 72 000 € | 88 000 € | 105 000 € |
Freelance daily rate (€ pre-tax / day)
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 300 € | 400 € | 500 € |
| Mid | 400 € | 520 € | 650 € |
| Senior | 550 € | 680 € | 820 € |
| Lead | 700 € | 850 € | 1 000 € |
International comparison
🇺🇸 United States
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $70,000 | $85,000 | $100,000 |
| Mid | $95,000 | $115,000 | $140,000 |
| Senior | $120,000 | $150,000 | $180,000 |
| Lead | $155,000 | $190,000 | $225,000 |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £35,000 | £45,000 | £55,000 |
| Mid | £48,000 | £60,000 | £72,000 |
| Senior | £65,000 | £82,000 | £100,000 |
| Lead | £85,000 | £105,000 | £130,000 |
Tips to negotiate your salary
- Know the market median: that's your anchor. The high end (max) is negotiable with a strong case.
- Negotiate the full package: base salary, bonus, equity (BSPCE/RSU), PTO, remote work, healthcare, training, equipment.
- Use your BATNA (best alternative): if you have another offer, mention it — without bluffing.
- Anticipate 'name your price' with a range: state median→max, never min→median.
- Ask for a review in 6 or 12 months if the company can't hit your target immediately.
Sources: LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, Welcome to the Jungle, Indeed.
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