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Lead Cloud Architect salary
Lead 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
125 000 €
gross / year
Senior France daily rate
925 €
pre-tax / day
Salaries in France (€ gross / year)
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 55 000 € | 68 000 € | 85 000 € |
| Mid | 75 000 € | 95 000 € | 115 000 € |
| Senior | 100 000 € | 125 000 € | 150 000 € |
| Lead | 130 000 € | 160 000 € | 195 000 € |
Freelance daily rate (€ pre-tax / day)
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 400 € | 500 € | 625 € |
| Mid | 550 € | 700 € | 850 € |
| Senior | 750 € | 925 € | 1 100 € |
| Lead | 950 € | 1 175 € | 1 425 € |
International comparison
🇺🇸 United States
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $120,000 | $150,000 | $185,000 |
| Mid | $160,000 | $205,000 | $255,000 |
| Senior | $220,000 | $280,000 | $345,000 |
| Lead | $280,000 | $345,000 | $420,000 |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £60,000 | £75,000 | £92,000 |
| Mid | £80,000 | £105,000 | £128,000 |
| Senior | £110,000 | £140,000 | £170,000 |
| Lead | £140,000 | £175,000 | £215,000 |
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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