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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

$136,216
Average $136,216
Low $95,891
High $193,498

The average salary for a it architect is $136,216 per year in the United States. 228 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

IT Architect job openings in United States

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IT Architect
Tulane University4out of 5 stars.
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
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
    $179,184 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $169,466 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $162,275 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $155,545 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $138,753 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

Job openings
Average $164,606 per year

Senior IT Architect

Job openings
Average $146,667 per year