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Software architect salary in Seattle, WA, 2026

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

Average base salary

$196,568
62%
above national average
Average $196,568
Low $122,705
High $314,892

The average salary for a software architect is $196,568 per year in Seattle, WA and $10,000 cash bonus per year.34 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 9, 2026).

Software Architect job openings in Seattle, WA

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Staff Application Security Arc...
Rocket3.6out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$149,000 - $318,000 a year
Full-time
3 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
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AMD
 
$287,000per year
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F5
 
$261,368per year
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PitchBook
 
$257,500per year
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Arm
 
$246,175per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Architects near Seattle, WA

  1. Seattle, WA
    $196,568 per year
  2. Everett, WA
    $179,883 per year
  3. Richland, WA
    $175,031 per year
  4. Redmond, WA
    $144,793 per year
  5. Olympia, WA
    $139,611 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 $205,801 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