Cloud Solutions Architect pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21005142
- Class code
- 21005142
- Pay grade
- 17
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Cloud Solutions Architect is $4,888 to $7,821 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $58,660 to $93,856 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 21005142.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $4,888 | $7,332 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $5,214 | $7,821 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $30.08 | $45.12 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/16/2025.
What the state says the job is
Within Commonwealth of Technology (COT) and non-consolidated agencies, designs and plans overall structure of cloud-based data solutions based on enterprise requirements; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Serves as a cloud solutions architect and technical lead Works closely with domain/solutions/security/application architects, senior business leaders, staff, and product owners to understand and advance cloud solutions within the enterprise. Assesses the compatibility and integration of products and technologies proposed as standards to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent platforms. Develops planning and strategy sessions that align with enterprise initiatives. Provides oversight on the analysis, support, and design of cloud projects. Oversees cloud providers and manages multi-cloud options/solutions.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree OR a graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in information technology (IT) or related field OR certification in an IT related field. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Ten years of professional experience in enterprise operations, cloud strategies, or cloud engineering. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in computer science will substitute for two years of the required experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Two years of additional experience in business or public administration, statistics, research, computer programming, systems analysis, computer operations, and/or a related field will substitute for the required education
Special requirements
Must be certified in at least one of the following: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure Cloud, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) within six months of employment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their pay grades come from the Job Specification Search, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Kentucky
Cloud Solutions Architect in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $49.19 | $88.54 | $102,309 to $184,157 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.