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Software architect salary in Seattle, WA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Architect make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$200,914
65%
above national average
Average $200,914
Low $126,260
High $319,708

The average salary for a software architect is $200,914 per year in Seattle, WA and $10,000 cash bonus per year.31 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 27, 2026).

Software Architect job openings in Seattle, WA

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Migration Architect - Mainfram...
Capgemini3.7out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$88,544 - $207,401 a year
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Architect in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ByteDance
 
$307,230per year
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Insight
 
$291,200per year
AMD
 
$287,000per year
F5
 
$261,368per year
PitchBook
 
$257,500per year
Arm
 
$246,175per year

Highest paying cities for Software Architects near Seattle, WA

  1. Seattle, WA
    $200,914 per year
  2. Everett, WA
    $178,212 per year
  3. Richland, WA
    $175,031 per year
  4. Redmond, WA
    $144,793 per year
  5. Vancouver, WA
    $135,722 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 Seattle, WA?

Chief Software Architect

Job openings
Average $205,798 per year

Principal Software Architect

Job openings
Average $207,136 per year

Senior Software Architect

Job openings
Average $171,441 per year

Senior Technical Architect

Job openings
Average $176,496 per year