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Senior architect salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$126,878
Average $126,878
Low $91,519
High $175,899

The average salary for a senior architect is $126,878 per year in the United States. 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Senior Architect job openings in United States

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Senior WAN Encryption Engineer...
Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation5out of 5 stars.
Arlington, VA
$225,000 - $275,000 a year
Full-time
17 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Architect in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Arm
 
$350,100per year
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F5
 
$323,425per year
Apple
 
$299,150per year
Palm Health Resources
 
$275,000per year
Capital One
 
$266,250per year
ADIL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC
 
$260,000per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Architects near United States

  1. Atlanta, GA
    $181,371 per year
  2. Columbus, OH
    $177,697 per year
  3. Denver, CO
    $132,602 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $131,151 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $128,671 per year

Where can a Senior Architect earn more?

Compare salaries for Senior Architects in different locations
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