Software Architect salary in the United States

Software Architects working in the United States earn normally around $148,800 per year and most of the Architect salaries are between $105,000 and $192,500 per year.

If you earn less than $105,000 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 the United States.

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average Software Architect salary in the United States
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top 10% of market$192,500
top 25% of market$177,200
average salary$149,800
median salary$148,800
bottom 25% of market$122,300
bottom 10% of market$105,000

Average and median Software Architect salary in the United States

The average salary for Software Architects in the United States is $149,800 per year, while the median salary is $148,800 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 $148,800 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.

Software Architect compensation statistics and percentiles in the United States

The top 25% best earning Software Architects earn more than $177,200 per year and the top 10% reach over $192,500, 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 $122,300 per year and 10% earn less than $105,000.

Architect salaries in other states in the U.S.

You have to be aware that the salaries for Software Architects can vary a lot in different states. This page shows the salaries in the United States, but you can select a different state below:

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Where does the salary data come from?

The salary statistic data is based on over 5625 jobs with salary ranges which have been published on our job board so far. For each job posting the salary information was provided directly by the hiring company.

What is the average Software Architect salary in the United States?

The average salary for Software Architect in the United States is $149,800 per year, while the median salary is $148,800 per year.

How much does a Software Architect earn in the United States?

Software Architects in the United States can earn between $105,000 and $192,500 per year. You can find Software Architect salaries here.

What is the highest salary for a Software Architect in the United States?

The highest salary is $300,000 per year. Best paying Software Architect jobs in the United States can be found here.

What is the lowest salary for a Software Architect in the United States?

The lowest salary for a Software Architect in the United States is $12,300, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.