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Software architect salary in Arlington, VA, 2026

How much does a Software Architect make in Arlington, VA?

Average base salary

$145,916
20%
above national average
Average $145,916
Low $97,353
High $218,702

The average salary for a software architect is $145,916 per year in Arlington, VA and $10,000 cash bonus per year.40 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 7, 2026).

Software Architect job openings in Arlington, VA

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Web Application Architect 3
Bloomberg Industry Group3.4out of 5 stars.
Arlington, VA
$150,000 - $185,000 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Architect in Arlington, VA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Epsilon Inc
 
$232,500per year
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Palo Alto Networks
 
$222,675per year
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Maximus
 
$207,500per year
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Lockheed Martin
 
$204,250per year
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Bloomberg Industry Group
 
$190,833per year
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Riverside Research
 
$190,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Architects near Arlington, VA

  1. Reston, VA
    $178,655 per year
  2. Springfield, VA
    $176,585 per year
  3. Fairfax, VA
    $166,170 per year
  4. McLean, VA
    $165,071 per year
  5. Chantilly, VA
    $162,618 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 Arlington, VA?

Chief Software Architect

Job openings
Average $199,828 per year

Principal Software Architect

Job openings
Average $190,283 per year

Senior Software Architect

Job openings
Average $193,417 per year

Senior Technical Architect

Job openings
Average $164,322 per year