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Software architect salary in Houston, TX, 2026

How much does a Software Architect make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$142,428
17%
above national average
Average $142,428
Low $108,063
High $187,721

The average salary for a software architect is $142,428 per year in Houston, TX and $10,000 cash bonus per year.34 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Software Architect job openings in Houston, TX

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Azure Application Modernizatio...
MINDBRIDGE SOLUTIONS INC
Houston, TX
$90 - $100 an hour
Contract
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Software Architect in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
BCforward
 
$232,960per year
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TEC Group Inc
 
$222,560per year
S&P Global
 
$212,500per year
IOS Staffing
 
$204,880per year
AVEVA
 
$199,900per year
Pomeroy Technologies
 
$197,600per year

Highest paying cities for Software Architects near Houston, TX

  1. Austin, TX
    $156,301 per year
  2. Richardson, TX
    $151,190 per year
  3. San Antonio, TX
    $145,969 per year
  4. Irving, TX
    $137,920 per year
  5. Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
    $130,940 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 Houston, TX?

Chief Software Architect

Job openings
Average $178,314 per year

Principal Software Architect

Job openings
Average $115,137 per year

Senior Software Architect

Job openings
Average $161,808 per year

Senior Technical Architect

Job openings
Average $189,953 per year