Senior Software Architects working in California earn normally around $187,200 per year and most of the Architect salaries are between $115,000 and $232,400 per year.
If you earn less than $115,000 then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Senior Software Architect job in California.
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| Market Percentile | salary |
|---|---|
| top 10% of market | $232,400 |
| top 25% of market | $188,600 |
| average salary | $173,000 |
| median salary | $187,200 |
| bottom 25% of market | $138,800 |
| bottom 10% of market | $115,000 |
The average salary for Senior Software Architects in California is $173,000 per year, while the median salary is $187,200 per year - where does the difference between average and median come from?
The average salary is calculated as the sum of all salaries divided by the number of them. The median salary is the one that the typical Senior Software Architect earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than $187,200 and 50% earn less than this.
The difference occurs because often there are a few very high outlier salaries, which drag the average salary value up. Therefore, if you compare your salary to the market, it is better to look at the median value.
The top 25% best earning Senior Software Architects earn more than $188,600 per year and the top 10% reach over $232,400, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.
At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Senior Software Architects earn less than $138,800 per year and 10% earn less than $115,000.
You have to be aware that the salaries for Senior Software Architects can vary a lot in different states. This page shows the salaries in California, but you can select a different state below:
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