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Highest paying cloud provider in the US: AWS, Azure, or Google?

PA Asked by Patrick Sullivan · 10-12-2025
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I'm deciding which ecosystem to go all-in on. Is AWS still the king of paychecks in America, or have Azure and GCP caught up? I currently use SQL and Excel daily and want to move into high-level architecture.

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MA
Answered on 15-12-2025

AWS still holds the largest market share in the US, which translates to the highest number of job openings and very competitive salaries. While GCP (Google) sometimes offers higher niche salaries because the talent is rarer, the sheer volume of $150k+ roles for AWS architects is hard to beat. If you already know SQL, you’ll find that managing databases on the cloud is a very natural and profitable transition.

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TI
Answered on 18-12-2025

Is the learning curve for AWS steeper than Azure if you're coming from a heavy Microsoft Excel and Windows background?

DO 20-12-2025

Azure feels more "familiar" to Windows users, Timothy, but AWS documentation and community support are superior, making it easier to troubleshoot and learn quickly on your own.

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RA
Answered on 22-12-2025

For high-level architecture, AWS is the industry standard in the US. The ROI on the Professional level certifications is unmatched.

PA 24-12-0205

That settles it for me. I've been seeing AWS mentioned in almost every high-paying job description I've looked at this month.

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