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Software Architect salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 267 open job postings for Software Architect roles in United States, 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 United States

  1. Software ArchitectBoeing · Remote · $250K–$338K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Software Architect - Front EndThe Chamberlain Group · Oak Brook, IL · $166K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Software Architect - AI Accelerated Engineering Lead (Central)Slalom · Austin, TX · $133K–$200K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Software ArchitectLeidos · Huntsville, AL · $131K–$237K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Software ArchitectHarris Computer · Remote · $115K–$125K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Software Architect pay in other places

  1. California$221K median, $181K–$285K typical, 48 postingsCalifornia: middle half $181K–$285K, median $221K
  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 United States?

The median posted base pay for Software Architect jobs in United States is $185K a year, from 267 job postings with pay at 129 companies.

What is the typical Software Architect pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $165K–$228K. The top 10% list $277K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $134K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Software Architect jobs?

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

How many Software Architect jobs in United States list pay?

267 open postings at 129 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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