Lead Data Architect Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$163,349 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$119,794 $163,349 $244,200
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Lead Data Architect in United States is $163,349 per year as of July 2026, based on 134 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $119,794, while senior specialists can earn up to $244,200. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,330 per day.

Salary Trend

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

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 148 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Lead Data Architect 134 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 114 0 0
Entry Level $119,794
Junior $134,941
Median Salary $163,349
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $207,448
Expert / Top Earners $244,200

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