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Software architect salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$150,811
Average $150,811
Low $98,459
High $230,998

The average salary for a software architect is $150,811 per year in the United States and $10,000 cash bonus per year.3.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Software Architect job openings in United States

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Software Architect
Auction Technology Group3out of 5 stars.
Remote
$170,000 - $185,000 a year
15 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
SAP
 
$302,850per year
Alphanumeric Systems Inc
 
$297,440per year
Mb Staffing Services
 
$285,000per year
Bloomberg
 
$285,000per year

Highest paying cities for Software Architects near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $157,709 per year
  2. Austin, TX
    $154,380 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $150,635 per year
  4. Arlington, VA
    $148,491 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $131,739 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

Job openings
Average $204,413 per year

Principal Software Architect

Job openings
Average $163,089 per year

Senior Software Architect

Job openings
Average $163,848 per year

Senior Technical Architect

Job openings
Average $168,854 per year