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Software architect salary in Washington, DC (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Architect make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$149,096
23%
above national average
Average $149,096
Low $104,662
High $212,393

The average salary for a software architect is $149,096 per year in Washington, DC and $10,000 cash bonus per year.88 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 9, 2026).

Software Architect job openings in Washington, DC

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Infrastructure Architect
ALTEN2.9out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
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Highest paying companies for Software Architect in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Mb Staffing Services
 
$285,000per year
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Protingent
 
$262,500per year
Lyneer Staffing Solutions
 
$250,000per year
Softworld, Inc.
 
$239,200per year
Dantech Corporation
 
$234,520per year
Okta
 
$230,000per year

Highest paying cities for Software Architects near Washington, DC

  1. Austin, TX
    $156,041 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $155,670 per year
  3. Philadelphia, PA
    $155,609 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $149,200 per year
  5. Atlanta, GA
    $143,200 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 Washington, DC?

Chief Software Architect

Job openings
Average $209,071 per year

Principal Software Architect

Job openings
Average $175,049 per year

Senior Software Architect

Job openings
Average $199,700 per year

Senior Technical Architect

Job openings
Average $182,963 per year