Software Architect Salary in the US
$123,400
per year
per month
$10,280
per month
per year
Bonus
$11,400/year
Bonus
$950/month
Software Architect - Average Salary
The average salary for a Software Architect is $123,400 per year ($10,280 per month), which is $69,910 (+131%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
A Software Architect can expect an average starting salary of $89,480. The highest salaries can exceed $174,370.
A Software Architect can expect an average starting salary of $89,480. The highest salaries can exceed $174,370.
$89,480
Low
$123,400
Average salary
$174,370
High
$7,460
Low
$10,280
Average salary
$14,530
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$2,300 $99,200 $200,770 | ||
| Salary | $89,480 - 174,370 | |
| Bonus | $2,300 - 26,400 | |
| Total Pay | $91,780 - 200,770 |
$190 $8,270 $16,730 | ||
| Salary | $7,460 - 14,530 | |
| Bonus | $190 - 2,200 | |
| Total Pay | $7,650 - 16,730 |
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Software Architect Salary Range
Among Software Architects in the U.S., Entry Level Software Architects have lower salaries, while Principal Software Architects, Senior Software Architects and Chief Software Architects enjoy the highest salaries.
Software Architect - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Software Architect | $165K/year | +34% |
| Principal Software Architect | $141K/year | +14% |
| Senior Software Architect | $138K/year | +12% |
| Entry Level Software Architect | $85K/year | -31% |
Software Architect - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Software Architect with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $87,750 per year. A mid level Software Architect with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $101,580, while a Senior Software Architect with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $138,910. Software Architects with more than 20 years of experience earn $146,400 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Software Architect
| Late Career | ▲ +19% |
| Senior | ▲ +13% |
| Average Salary | $123,400/year |
| Mid Level | ▼ -18% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -29% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
7%
7%
Male
93%
93%
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