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Software Architect salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 34 open job postings for Software Architect roles at 19 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

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

Pay distribution

Software Architect: postings by posted pay34 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 16 bands from $140K to $300K. Median $202K; middle half $172K–$233K.Median $202K$140K$300K

Postings per pay band: $140K–$150K: 5; $150K–$160K: 0; $160K–$170K: 1; $170K–$180K: 3; $180K–$190K: 2; $190K–$200K: 5; $200K–$210K: 2; $210K–$220K: 1; $220K–$230K: 3; $230K–$240K: 5; $240K–$250K: 0; $250K–$260K: 0; $260K–$270K: 0; $270K–$280K: 4; $280K–$290K: 0; $290K–$300K: 3.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$143K median · $142K–$185K typical · 9 postingsMid level: middle half $142K–$185K, median $143K
  2. Senior$236K median · $217K–$270K typical · 15 postingsSenior: middle half $217K–$270K, median $236K
  3. Staff$172K median · $170K–$221K typical · 6 postingsStaff: middle half $170K–$221K, median $172K
  4. Principal$195K median · $192K–$195K typical · 4 postingsPrincipal: middle half $192K–$195K, median $195K

Companies hiring

  1. IL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd.$270K median · $236K–$270K typical · 8 postingsIL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd.: middle half $236K–$270K, median $270K
  2. Wiser Solutions$195K median · $195K–$195K typical · 4 postingsWiser Solutions: middle half $195K–$195K, median $195K
  3. General Motors$170K median · $170K–$172K typical · 3 postingsGeneral Motors: middle half $170K–$172K, median $170K
  4. Booz Allen Hamilton_United States$142K median · $142K–$185K typical · 3 postingsBooz Allen Hamilton_United States: middle half $142K–$185K, median $142K

Top-paying companies

  1. IL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. · $270K median · 8 postings
  2. Wiser Solutions · $195K median · 4 postings
  3. General Motors · $170K median · 3 postings
  4. Booz Allen Hamilton_United States · $142K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$202K median · $143K–$230K typical · 20 postingsUnited States: middle half $143K–$230K, median $202K
  2. California$229K median · $197K–$230K typical · 5 postingsCalifornia: middle half $197K–$230K, median $229K
  3. Canada$172K median · $170K–$195K typical · 5 postingsCanada: middle half $170K–$195K, median $172K
  4. Ontario, Canada$172K median · $170K–$195K typical · 5 postingsOntario, Canada: middle half $170K–$195K, median $172K
  5. Remote$170K median · $170K–$172K typical · 5 postingsRemote: middle half $170K–$172K, median $170K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $170K median, $170K–$172K typical, from 5 postings. On-site: $197K median, $185K–$228K typical, from 19 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 8+ years$170K median · $170K–$172K typical · 5 postings8+ years: middle half $170K–$172K, median $170K

Newest Software Architect postings

  1. Software ArchitectAdobe · United States · $159K–$302K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Software ArchitectADUS-Adobe Inc. · San Jose, CA · $159K–$302K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Software ArchitectBah · Colorado Springs, CO · $86.8K–$198K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Senior Software Architect, GPU NetworkingIL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. · $184K–$357K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Staff Software Architect – Virtualization, SIL, and AI‑EnablementGeneral Motors · Remote · $137K–$203K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Architect make?

The median posted base pay for Software Architect jobs is $202K a year, from 34 job postings with pay at 19 companies.

What is the typical Software Architect pay range?

The middle half of postings list $172K–$233K. The top 10% list $270K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $142K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Software Architect jobs?

By median posted pay: IL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. ($270K), Wiser Solutions ($195K), General Motors ($170K).

How does Software Architect pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Mid level $143K, Senior $236K, Staff $172K, Principal $195K.

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