How much does a Software Architect make?
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$175,563
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Software Architect is $175,563 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $133,757 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 $41,806 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 |
|---|---|
| Software Architect | $175,563 /yr |
| Senior Software Architect | $194,129 /yr |
| Lead Software Architect | $216,909 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Software Architect in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Software Architect in United States. Employers include Google, Meta and Apple.
Top Paying Companies
For Software Architect in United States
| 1 | $349,924 | ||
| 2 | Meta | $346,774 | |
| 3 | Apple | $304,070 | |
| 4 | NVIDIA | $298,514 | |
| 5 | Yahoo | $296,713 | |
| 6 | Zynga | $286,914 | |
| 7 | Amazon | $286,672 | |
| 8 | Cisco Systems | $282,102 | |
| 9 | Salesforce | $279,208 | |
| 10 | Adobe | $276,338 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Software Architect in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Software Architect in United States are Media & Communication with a median total pay of $245,599, Education with a median total pay of $231,641, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $222,623, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $212,144, and Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $211,583.
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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Software Architect pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Software Architect is $133,757 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Software Architect salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 7047 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Software Architect employees.
The highest salary for a Software Architect in United States is $208,157 per year.
The lowest salary for a Software Architect in United States is $85,950 per year.
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