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Security Architect salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 14 open job postings for Security Architect roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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

Newest Security Architect postings in California

  1. Security Architect IIICW Group · San Diego, CA · $122K–$218K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  2. Principal Security ArchitectInsulet · San Diego, CA · $197K–$295K/yr · Posted Oct 23, 2026
  3. Security Architect, AI InfrastructureFluidstack · San Francisco, CA · $275K–$344K/yr · Posted Oct 21, 2026Apply
  4. Lead Security Architect - TikTok AccountTik Tok · San Jose, CA · $254K–$588K/yr · Posted Oct 21, 2026
  5. Security Architect (Physical AI Security)Applied Intuition · Sunnyvale, CA · $135K–$250K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
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Security Architect pay in other places

  1. United States$188K median, $173K–$209K typical, 139 postingsUnited States: middle half $173K–$209K, median $188K
  2. United Kingdom£72.8K median, £72.8K–£80K typical, 22 postings
  3. England, United Kingdom£72.8K median, £72.8K–£80K typical, 19 postings
  4. District of Columbia$165K median, $155K–$207K typical, 10 postingsDistrict of Columbia: middle half $155K–$207K, median $165K
  5. Washington, DC$165K median, $155K–$207K typical, 10 postingsWashington, DC: middle half $155K–$207K, median $165K
  6. Massachusetts$175K median, $175K–$184K typical, 9 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $175K–$184K, median $175K
  7. Washington$209K median, $173K–$209K typical, 8 postingsWashington: middle half $173K–$209K, median $209K
  8. New York$210K median, $177K–$210K typical, 8 postingsNew York: middle half $177K–$210K, median $210K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Security Architect make in California?

The median posted base pay for Security Architect jobs in California is $204K a year, from 14 job postings with pay at 12 companies.

What is the typical Security Architect pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $193K–$250K. The top 10% list $310K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $170K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Security Architect jobs?

The median here is $204K, against $188K across all 174 postings for the role.

How many Security Architect jobs in California list pay?

14 open postings at 12 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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