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Chief architect salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$196,213
Average $196,213
Low $125,919
High $305,749

The average salary for a chief architect is $196,213 per year in the United States. 100 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Chief Architect job openings in United States

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Chief Architect
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA)3.4out of 5 stars.
Lincoln, MA
$205,000 - $245,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Chief Architect in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
LLNL
 
$337,602per year
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Lawrence Livermore National La...
 
$337,602per year
HCLTech
 
$320,000per year
GHR Healthcare
 
$300,000per year
SAP
 
$291,450per year
Gelfand Rennert & Feldman
 
$287,500per year

Highest paying cities for Chief Architects near United States

  1. Philadelphia, PA
    $280,302 per year
  2. Miami, FL
    $277,533 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $258,928 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $243,191 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $223,969 per year

Where can a Chief Architect earn more?

Compare salaries for Chief Architects in different locations
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