Lead AWS Architect Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$172,050 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$116,674 $172,050 $208,567
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Lead AWS Architect in United States is $172,050 per year as of July 2026, based on 102 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $116,674, while senior specialists can earn up to $208,567. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,140 per day.

Salary Trend

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

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 229 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Lead AWS Architect 102 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 69 0 0
Entry Level $116,674
Junior $144,775
Median Salary $172,050
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $193,936
Expert / Top Earners $208,567

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AWS
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DevOps
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Google Cloud Platform
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API
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