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Software architect salary in Boston, MA, 2026

How much does a Software Architect make in Boston, MA?

Average base salary

$165,120
36%
above national average
Average $165,120
Low $113,831
High $239,519

The average salary for a software architect is $165,120 per year in Boston, MA and $10,000 cash bonus per year.61 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Software Architect job openings in Boston, MA

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Platform Architect
Plymouth Rock Assurance3.4out of 5 stars.
Boston, MA
$135,000 - $180,000 a year
3 months ago

Highest paying companies for Software Architect in Boston, MA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Fidelity TalentSource
 
$280,800per year
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Motional
 
$268,775per year
EY
 
$264,275per year
Veeva Systems
 
$240,000per year
NTT DATA
 
$227,100per year
Artech Information Systems L.L...
 
$225,950per year

Highest paying cities for Software Architects near Boston, MA

  1. Burlington, MA
    $184,331 per year
  2. Bedford, MA
    $152,218 per year
  3. Cambridge, MA
    $151,397 per year
  4. Quincy, MA
    $138,949 per year
  5. Natick, MA
    $132,133 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 Boston, MA?

Chief Software Architect

Job openings
Average $202,620 per year

Principal Software Architect

Job openings
Average $156,173 per year

Senior Software Architect

Job openings
Average $206,388 per year

Senior Technical Architect

Job openings
Average $178,128 per year