System Architect salary

The median System Architect salary in the US is $147k to $194k per year, based on 10 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

Updated 2026-10-22. 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)
$120k
Typical (median)
$147k–$194k
Upper (75th pct)
$225k
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Common questions

What is the average System Architect salary?

The median System Architect salary in the US is $147k to $194k per year, based on 10 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

What is the salary range for a System Architect?

Most System Architect roles in the US fall between $120k (25th percentile) and $225k (75th percentile), measured from current openings.

How is this System Architect salary calculated?

It is calculated from 10 active System 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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