AWS vs GCP vs Azure: Which Cloud to Learn in 2025? (Salary Comparison)

By 2025, 85% of enterprises will be on cloud. If you're not learning cloud, you're falling behind.

ProviderGlobal ShareIndia Share

AWS32%45% Azure23%25% GCP10%15% Others35%15%

AWS Certified

Fresher: ₹8-12 LPA

3+ Years: ₹18-30 LPA

5+ Years: ₹35-55 LPA

GCP Certified

Fresher: ₹10-14 LPA

3+ Years: ₹20-35 LPA

5+ Years: ₹40-60 LPA

Azure Certified

Fresher: ₹7-11 LPA

3+ Years: ₹15-28 LPA

5+ Years: ₹30-50 LPA

Key Insight: GCP pays slightly more due to lower supply of certified professionals.

Choose AWS If

Most job opportunities (45% of India market)

Most comprehensive services

Best for startups and enterprises

Excellent documentation

Easiest to find learning resources

Choose GCP If

Higher salary potential

Working with data/ML

Want Google-style engineering

Kubernetes expertise (it's from Google)

Cleaner, more intuitive interface

Choose Azure If

Target Microsoft ecosystem companies

Enterprise/government sectors

Already know .NET/Windows

Hybrid cloud scenarios

Global company environments

AWS

1Solutions Architect Associate (most popular)

2Developer Associate

3DevOps Engineer Professional

GCP

1Associate Cloud Engineer

2Professional Cloud Architect

3Professional Data Engineer

Azure

1Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

2Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

3Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305)

Start with AWS - Most jobs, best resources. Add GCP - For higher salary, ML workloads. Learn Azure - If targeting specific companies.

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