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Software architect salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$151,368
Average $151,368
Low $98,094
High $233,574

The average salary for a software architect is $151,368 per year in the United States and $10,000 cash bonus per year.3.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Software Architect job openings in United States

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Aerospace PLM Data Migration A...
Capgemini3.7out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$138,300 - $233,000 a year
Contract
21 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Software Architect in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Zeta Global
 
$313,500per year
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Roblox
 
$307,710per year
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SAP
 
$302,850per year
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Alphanumeric Systems Inc
 
$297,440per year
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Dell Technologies
 
$292,678per year
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Mb Staffing Services
 
$285,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Architects near United States

  1. Austin, TX
    $156,148 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $155,712 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $149,234 per year
  4. Arlington, VA
    $143,317 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $128,867 per year

Where can a Software Architect earn more?

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

Chief Software Architect

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Average $205,538 per year

Principal Software Architect

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Average $163,220 per year

Senior Software Architect

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Average $164,416 per year

Senior Technical Architect

Job openings
Average $170,730 per year