Software Architect salary

The median Software Architect salary in the US is $185k to $245k per year, based on 18 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

Updated 2026-09-10. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.

These figures come from current postings, not survey self-reports, so they track what employers are actually offering right now.

Lower (25th pct)
$165k
Typical (median)
$185k–$245k
Upper (75th pct)
$302k
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Common questions

What is the average Software Architect salary?

The median Software Architect salary in the US is $185k to $245k per year, based on 18 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

What is the salary range for a Software Architect?

Most Software Architect roles in the US fall between $165k (25th percentile) and $302k (75th percentile), measured from current openings.

How is this Software Architect salary calculated?

It is calculated from 18 active Software Architect job postings in the US that publish a salary range, not from survey self-reports. The figures refresh as new roles are posted.

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