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Software Architect salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 48 open job postings for Software 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 Software Architect postings in California

  1. Software Architect - Level 6Northrop Grumman · Redondo Beach, CA · $193K–$289K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Software Architect - Level 5Northrop Grumman · Redondo Beach, CA · $177K–$266K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Software ArchitectBoeing · Long Beach, CA · $250K–$338K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. Software ArchitectAcceler8 Talent · Palo Alto, CA · $250K–$350K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  5. Software ArchitectAcceler8 Talent · Palo Alto, CA · $250K–$350K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
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Software Architect pay in other places

  1. United States$185K median, $165K–$228K typical, 267 postingsUnited States: middle half $165K–$228K, median $185K
  2. CanadaCA$159K median, CA$130K–CA$170K typical, 36 postings
  3. Virginia$193K median, $170K–$249K typical, 26 postingsVirginia: middle half $170K–$249K, median $193K
  4. Ontario, CanadaCA$170K median, CA$158K–CA$172K typical, 22 postings
  5. Texas$189K median, $170K–$260K typical, 19 postingsTexas: middle half $170K–$260K, median $189K
  6. Markham, ON, Canada$170K median, $170K–$172K typical, 18 postingsMarkham, ON, Canada: middle half $170K–$172K, median $170K
  7. Massachusetts$204K median, $203K–$228K typical, 15 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $203K–$228K, median $204K
  8. San Jose, CA$285K median, $230K–$300K typical, 13 postingsSan Jose, CA: middle half $230K–$300K, median $285K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Architect make in California?

The median posted base pay for Software Architect jobs in California is $221K a year, from 48 job postings with pay at 28 companies.

What is the typical Software Architect pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $181K–$285K. The top 10% list $300K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $157K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Software Architect jobs?

The median here is $221K, against $185K across all 362 postings for the role.

How many Software Architect jobs in California list pay?

48 open postings at 28 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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