Software Architect Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$140,528 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$110,433 $140,528 $233,376
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Software Architect in United States is $140,528 per year as of July 2026, based on 71 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $110,433, while senior specialists can earn up to $233,376. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,270 per day.

Salary Trend

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

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

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πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 358 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Software Architect 71 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 37 0 0
Entry Level $110,433
Junior $124,905
Median Salary $140,528
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $174,476
Expert / Top Earners $233,376

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