How much does a Senior Software Architect make?
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$194,306
/ yrHow much does a Senior Software Architect make?
The estimated total pay for a Senior Software Architect is $194,306 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $143,662 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $50,644 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Architect | $194,306 /yr |
| Lead Software Architect | $217,077 /yr |
| Principal Software Architect | $265,403 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Senior Software Architect in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Senior Software Architect in United States. Employers include Google, eBay and Apple.
Top Paying Companies
For Senior Software Architect in United States
| 1 | $371,310 | ||
| 2 | eBay | $354,388 | |
| 3 | Apple | $310,973 | |
| 4 | Adobe | $303,381 | |
| 5 | Cisco Systems | $296,576 | |
| 6 | CarGurus | $289,732 | |
| 7 | TIBCO Software | $265,771 | |
| 8 | Oracle | $257,541 | |
| 9 | Intel Corporation | $256,932 | |
| 10 | Cadence Design Systems | $254,432 |
For Senior Software Architect
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What is the total pay trajectory for Senior Software Architect?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Architect | $194,306 /yr |
| Lead Software Architect | $217,077 /yr |
| Principal Software Architect | $265,403 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Senior Software Architect in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Software Architect in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $245,515, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $231,156, Healthcare with a median total pay of $213,438, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $193,266, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $190,578.
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Senior Software Architect pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Senior Software Architect is $143,662 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Senior Software Architect salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1137 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Software Architect employees.
The highest salary for a Senior Software Architect in United States is $217,812 per year.
The lowest salary for a Senior Software Architect in United States is $94,755 per year.
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