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Computer Systems Architect salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 9 open job postings for Computer Systems Architect roles at 5 companies, updated Oct 24, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Computer Systems Architect: postings by posted pay9 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 14 bands from $140K to $280K. Median $178K; middle half $143K–$234K.Median $178K$140K$280K

Postings per pay band: $140K–$150K: 3; $150K–$160K: 0; $160K–$170K: 0; $170K–$180K: 2; $180K–$190K: 0; $190K–$200K: 0; $200K–$210K: 1; $210K–$220K: 0; $220K–$230K: 0; $230K–$240K: 1; $240K–$250K: 0; $250K–$260K: 1; $260K–$270K: 0; $270K–$280K: 1.

Pay by level

  1. Principal$143K median · $143K–$178K typical · 6 postingsPrincipal: middle half $143K–$178K, median $143K

Companies hiring

  1. Northrop Grumman$143K median · $143K–$178K typical · 5 postingsNorthrop Grumman: middle half $143K–$178K, median $143K
  2. BAE Systems1 posting · too few to show pay
  3. TAD PGS1 posting · too few to show pay
  4. PDS Defense1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Northrop Grumman · $143K median · 5 postings

By location

  1. United States$178K median · $143K–$234K typical · 9 postingsUnited States: middle half $143K–$234K, median $178K
  2. California$178K median · $143K–$234K typical · 8 postingsCalifornia: middle half $143K–$234K, median $178K
  3. San Diego, CA$178K median · $143K–$234K typical · 8 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $143K–$234K, median $178K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $178K median, $143K–$202K typical, from 7 postings.

Newest Computer Systems Architect postings

  1. Computer Systems ArchitectBAE Systems · Sterling, VA · $150K–$254K/yr · Posted Oct 20, 2026
  2. Principal Computer Systems ArchitectTAD PGS · San Diego, CA · $279K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  3. Principal Computer Systems ArchitectNorthrop Grumman · San Diego, CA · $114K–$171K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  4. Sr. Principal Computer Systems ArchitectNorthrop Grumman · San Diego, CA · $142K–$213K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  5. Computer Systems Architect 3PDS Defense · San Diego, CA · $122.00–$127.00/hr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Computer Systems Architect make?

The median posted base pay for Computer Systems Architect jobs is $178K a year, from 9 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

What is the typical Computer Systems Architect pay range?

The middle half of postings list $143K–$234K. The top 10% list $279K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $143K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Computer Systems Architect jobs?

By median posted pay: Northrop Grumman ($143K).

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