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IT architect salary in United States, 2026

How much does an IT Architect make in the United States?

Average base salary

$135,228
Average $135,228
Low $95,420
High $191,642

The average salary for a it architect is $135,228 per year in the United States. 260 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 4, 2026).

IT Architect job openings in United States

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TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECT L1
Wipro3.8out of 5 stars.
Austin, TX
$80,000 - $158,000 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for IT Architect in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MKS2 Technologies
 
$275,000per year
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Talener Group
 
$240,000per year
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ACT-IT Consulting
 
$230,880per year
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Mizuho Bank
 
$226,250per year
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Medtronic
 
$225,000per year
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Infinity Consulting Solutions
 
$225,000per year
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Highest paying cities for IT Architects near United States

  1. Atlanta, GA
    $180,790 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $162,275 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $146,056 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $133,061 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $129,718 per year

Where can an IT Architect earn more?

Compare salaries for IT Architects in different locations
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How much do similar professions as IT Architect get paid in United States?

Principal IT Architect

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Average $163,596 per year

Senior IT Architect

Job openings
Average $142,528 per year