Software Architects working in North-Carolina earn normally around $134,300 per year and most of the Architect salaries are between $101,900 and $165,000 per year.
If you earn less than $101,900 then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Software Architect job in North-Carolina.
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| Market Percentile | salary |
|---|---|
| top 10% of market | $165,000 |
| top 25% of market | $150,000 |
| average salary | $131,900 |
| median salary | $134,300 |
| bottom 25% of market | $105,000 |
| bottom 10% of market | $101,900 |
The average salary for Software Architects in North-Carolina is $131,900 per year, while the median salary is $134,300 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 Software Architect earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than $134,300 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 Software Architects earn more than $150,000 per year and the top 10% reach over $165,000, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.
At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Software Architects earn less than $105,000 per year and 10% earn less than $101,900.
You have to be aware that the salaries for Software Architects can vary a lot in different states. This page shows the salaries in North-Carolina, but you can select a different state below:
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