AWS Architect Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$128,603 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$95,643 $128,603 $171,994
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a AWS Architect in United States is $128,603 per year as of July 2026, based on 156 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $95,643, while senior specialists can earn up to $171,994. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $940 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing AWS Architect.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing AWS Architect over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for AWS Architect in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 105 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing AWS Architect 156 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 174 0 0
Entry Level $95,643
Junior $109,604
Median Salary $128,603
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $149,662
Expert / Top Earners $171,994

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