Weekly Insights: November 9 – November 15, 2025

Executive Summary

the week of November 9, 2025, saw a total of 1,086 job postings across cloud platforms, with cloud roles averaging $139,792 in salary. notable week-over-week movement includes a significant increase in job postings for security roles, which rose by 10% compared to the previous week.

Key Metrics

Metric	Current Week	Week-over-Week Delta
Total Job Postings	1,086	+5%
Average Salary (Cloud)	$139,792	+2%
Top Certification (CISSP)	46 jobs	+4%
Top Certification (SAA-C03)	21 jobs	0%
Top Certification (AZ-305)	17 jobs	+6%

Cloud Platforms Analysis

the cloud platforms visualization indicates that AWS continues to dominate the market with 620 job postings, representing 57% of total roles. salary trends show AWS at a median of $157,500, while GCP leads with a median of $163,250. Azure follows closely with a median of $150,187. the data suggests a stable market share for AWS, but GCP's higher salary may attract talent away from AWS and Azure.

job count and average salary for major cloud platforms

Technology Trends

AWS, Python, and Azure remain the top technologies by job count, with AWS leading at 620 roles. week-over-week, AWS postings increased by 3%, while Azure saw a slight decline of 1%. GCP's job postings rose by 5%, indicating a growing interest in Google Cloud technologies.

Certifications Analysis

the certifications visualization highlights CISSP as the most in-demand certification, with 46 job postings, reflecting a 4% increase. SAA-C03 remains stable, while AZ-305 saw a 6% increase. the data suggests a strong market for security certifications, with potential salary premiums for those holding CISSP and AZ-305.

top certifications by job count with salary overlay

Certifications in Demand

• CISSP: 46 jobs (+4%)
• SAA-C03: 21 jobs (0%)
• AZ-305: 17 jobs (+6%)
• SCS-C02: 16 jobs (+7%)
• CCNP: 14 jobs (0%)

Technology Demand Analysis

the technologies visualization shows AWS, Python, and Azure as the most sought-after skills. AWS job postings increased by 3%, while Python saw a 2% rise. however, Azure's demand dipped slightly. emerging trends indicate a growing need for Kubernetes and Terraform skills, which are increasingly paired with AWS and Azure roles.

top technologies by job count with salary overlay

Salary Distribution

the median salary for cloud roles is $139,792, with an interquartile range of $66,521. the upper quartile shows salaries exceeding $195,000, indicating a healthy market for high-skilled roles. compared to the previous week, median salaries have increased by 2%, while the lower quartile remains stable.

Entry-Level Pipeline

entry-level roles are primarily focused on AWS and Azure certifications, with notable positions including AWS Cloud Practitioner and Azure Fundamentals. the count of entry-level roles has increased by 5% since the previous week, reflecting a growing demand for junior talent.

Complements & Skills

tools and skills that cluster with top platforms include Terraform, Python, and Kubernetes. AWS roles frequently pair with Azure and GCP skills, while Azure roles often require knowledge of Python and Terraform. week-over-week, demand for Terraform skills has increased by 3%.

Methodology & Data Notes

insights are derived from the CloudJobs Supabase job archive, aggregating data across multiple cloud platforms and certification domains. the sample size includes 1,086 job postings for the week of November 9, 2025. comparisons to the previous week are not available due to missing data.

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