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Software Architect salaries in San Jose, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 13 open job postings for Software Architect roles in San Jose, CA, 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 San Jose, CA

  1. Software Architect, GPU SystemByteDance · San Jose, CA · $218K–$480K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  2. Software ArchitectCadence · San Jose, CA · $186K–$345K/yr · Posted Oct 23, 2026
  3. Software ArchitectCadence · San Jose, CA · $186K–$345K/yr · Posted Oct 22, 2026
  4. Senior Software ArchitectCadence · San Jose, CA · $210K–$390K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  5. Senior Software ArchitectCadence · San Jose, CA · $210K–$390K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 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. California$221K median, $181K–$285K typical, 48 postingsCalifornia: middle half $181K–$285K, median $221K
  3. CanadaCA$159K median, CA$130K–CA$170K typical, 36 postings
  4. Virginia$193K median, $170K–$249K typical, 26 postingsVirginia: middle half $170K–$249K, median $193K
  5. Ontario, CanadaCA$170K median, CA$158K–CA$172K typical, 22 postings
  6. Texas$189K median, $170K–$260K typical, 19 postingsTexas: middle half $170K–$260K, median $189K
  7. Markham, ON, Canada$170K median, $170K–$172K typical, 18 postingsMarkham, ON, Canada: middle half $170K–$172K, median $170K
  8. Massachusetts$204K median, $203K–$228K typical, 15 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $203K–$228K, median $204K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Architect make in San Jose, CA?

The median posted base pay for Software Architect jobs in San Jose, CA is $285K a year, from 13 job postings with pay at 7 companies.

What is the typical Software Architect pay range in San Jose, CA?

The middle half of postings list $230K–$300K. The top 10% list $349K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $125K or less.

How does San Jose, CA pay compare with all Software Architect jobs?

The median here is $285K, against $185K across all 362 postings for the role.

How many Software Architect jobs in San Jose, CA list pay?

13 open postings at 7 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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