Multi-Cloud Market Briefing: Week of 2025-11-14

Executive Summary

This week, there are 925 total roles available across various cloud platforms and technologies. Notably, Azure has moved up to second place in job postings, while GCP has seen a 6% increase in median pay.

Multi-Cloud Snapshot

AWS leads with 601 job postings, followed by Azure with 507 and GCP with 377. The average salaries reflect this hierarchy, with GCP offering the highest median salary at $173,000, followed by AWS at $163,050 and Azure at $153,300.

This data indicates a strong demand for AWS skills, but GCP's higher salary suggests a premium for expertise in that platform. The shift in Azure's job postings indicates its growing relevance in the market, potentially driven by increased enterprise adoption.

job count and average salary for major cloud platforms

Top Certifications Analysis

The top certifications visualization highlights the demand and salary premiums associated with various cloud certifications. The CISSP certification leads with 54 job postings and an average salary of $140,011, making it a valuable asset for professionals in the security domain. The SAA-C03 (AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate) follows with 26 postings and an average salary of $163,162, while the AZ-500 (Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate) has 25 postings with an average salary of $147,032.

Keep in mind that the CISSP certification requires five years of experience. Fewer roles requiring it will be "entry-level"-- this doesn't apply to the other certifications on the list.

top certifications by job count with salary overlay

Technology Demand Analysis

The technology demand visualization shows the job volume and salary for in-demand technologies. AWS remains the most sought-after technology with 601 job postings, while Azure and Python follow closely with 507 and 476 postings, respectively. GCP, while having fewer postings at 377, offers the highest average salary at $173,000.

Emerging trends indicate a growing demand for Kubernetes and Terraform skills, with Kubernetes having 331 job postings and an average salary of $165,395. This suggests a shift towards containerization and infrastructure as code, highlighting potential skill gaps for professionals not yet versed in these technologies.

As always, AWS continues to dominate job postings, GCP's higher salaries and the rising demand for Kubernetes and Terraform skills present new opportunities for cloud professionals.

top technologies by job count with salary overlay