Architect

Complete guide: salary benchmarks, common skills, and career path.

What does a Architect do?

Architect professionals apply specialized skills to solve complex problems in their domain. They collaborate across teams, mentor junior colleagues, and drive impact through technical and strategic contributions.

Avg experience: 5 years

Salary Overview

Weighted average across all cities with verified data. Based on 424 data points.

$98,663

P25

$106,599

Median

$121,381

P75

P25 $98,663 Median $106,599 P75 $121,381

Top Paying Cities

Santa Clara, Ca

$187,741 n=59 San Jose

$165,000 n=13 Seattle

$111,550 n=16 Bellevue, Wa

$108,098 n=10 Houston

$97,599.25 n=16 Cary, Nc

$94,952 n=12 Jersey City, Nj

$94,682 n=13 New York

$94,682 n=18 Raritan, Nj

$94,682 n=11 Phoenix

$93,538 n=19

Common Skills

Domain Expertise Problem Solving Communication Collaboration Analytical Thinking Project Management Technical Proficiency Leadership

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