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Software architect salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Architect make in California?

Average base salary

$171,863
41%
above national average
Average $171,863
Low $110,602
High $267,057

The average salary for a software architect is $171,863 per year in California and $10,000 cash bonus per year.452 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Software Architect job openings in California

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Server Platform Architect
Qualcomm4out of 5 stars.
Santa Clara, CA
$180,500 - $270,700 a year
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Software Architect in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Zeta Global
 
$350,000per year
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Okta
 
$308,000per year
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Roblox
 
$307,710per year
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F5
 
$302,915per year
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Dell Technologies
 
$302,731per year
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Shield AI
 
$298,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Architects near California

  1. San Jose, CA
    $202,440 per year
  2. Santa Clara, CA
    $197,898 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $190,590 per year
  4. San Diego, CA
    $158,877 per year
  5. El Segundo, CA
    $154,885 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 California?

Chief Software Architect

Job openings
Average $232,834 per year

Principal Software Architect

Job openings
Average $194,935 per year

Senior Software Architect

Job openings
Average $183,945 per year

Senior Technical Architect

Job openings
Average $177,704 per year