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Software architect salary in Los Angeles, CA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Architect make in Los Angeles, CA?

Average base salary

$138,213
14%
above national average
Average $138,213
Low $94,300
High $202,576

The average salary for a software architect is $138,213 per year in Los Angeles, CA and $10,000 cash bonus per year.19 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 27, 2026).

Software Architect job openings in Los Angeles, CA

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Embedded Software Architect 5 ...
Northrop Grumman4out of 5 stars.
Los Angeles, CA
$177,000 - $265,600 a year
Full-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Software Architect in Los Angeles, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Snap Inc.
 
$276,000per year
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Motional
 
$257,300per year
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HCLTech
 
$235,000per year
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Logic20/20
 
$210,474per year
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Amazon.com
 
$210,000per year
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L3Harris
 
$210,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Architects near Los Angeles, CA

  1. San Jose, CA
    $209,149 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $191,397 per year
  3. San Diego, CA
    $160,941 per year
  4. El Segundo, CA
    $155,064 per year
  5. Irvine, CA
    $152,258 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 Los Angeles, CA?

Chief Software Architect

Job openings
Average $200,022 per year

Principal Software Architect

Job openings
Average $207,132 per year

Senior Software Architect

Job openings
Average $173,504 per year

Senior Technical Architect

Job openings
Average $167,842 per year