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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

$148,730
same
as national average
Average $148,730
Low $104,410
High $211,864

The average salary for a software architect is $148,730 per year in Washington, DC and $10,000 cash bonus per year.95 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 17, 2026).

Software Architect job openings in Washington, DC

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ServiceNow Architect
Capitaltechsolutions
Washington, DC
$70 - $76 an hour
Full-time
12 hours ago

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
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Lyneer Staffing Solutions
 
$250,000per year
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Softworld, Inc.
 
$239,200per year
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Dantech Corporation
 
$234,520per year
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Okta
 
$230,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Architects near Washington, DC

  1. Austin, TX
    $156,678 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $155,864 per year
  3. Philadelphia, PA
    $155,609 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $150,381 per year
  5. Atlanta, GA
    $142,796 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 $209,634 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 $188,433 per year