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Cloud Architect: Switzerland vs Germany

Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland pays 24% more

Higher Pay
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Switzerland

CHF

Estimated Salary (USD)

$118,624

per year

Local Currency (CHF)

CHF104,389

per year

PPP Adjusted

$90,555

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

15,588

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 7%

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Germany

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$95,786

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ88,123

per year

PPP Adjusted

$138,420

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

16,658

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 19%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
$118.6K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$95.8K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
$90.6K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$138.4K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
15,588
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
16,658

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Cloud Architects in Switzerland earn 24% more than in Germany (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Germany actually leads by 53%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Cloud Architect's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in Germany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Cloud Architects more: Switzerland or Germany?โ–พ

Switzerland pays Cloud Architects an estimated $118,624 USD per year, which is 24% more than Germany's estimated $95,786 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Cloud Architect in Switzerland vs Germany?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $90,555 USD in Switzerland and $138,420 USD in Germany. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Cloud Architects?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Cloud Architect in Switzerland can buy about 15,588 Big Macs per year, while in Germany it's about 16,658 Big Macs.

Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.

Sources: BLS OEWS ยท OECD ยท World Bank ยท Big Mac Index