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Cloud Architect: Canada vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada pays 33% more

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Canada

CAD

Estimated Salary (USD)

$89,939

per year

Local Currency (CAD)

C$122,317

per year

PPP Adjusted

$131,817

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

16,382

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 31%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$67,458

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ10,051,242

per year

PPP Adjusted

$151,666

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

22,337

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada
$89.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$67.5K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada
$131.8K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$151.7K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada
16,382
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
22,337

Key Takeaways

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    Cloud Architects in Canada earn 33% more than in Japan (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 15%.

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a Cloud Architect's salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Cloud Architects more: Canada or Japan?โ–พ

Canada pays Cloud Architects an estimated $89,939 USD per year, which is 33% more than Japan's estimated $67,458 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $131,817 USD in Canada and $151,666 USD in Japan. 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 Canada can buy about 16,382 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 22,337 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