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Recent salaries shared by Lead Architect
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Lead Architect
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7-9 years
$184K - $215K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Jul 15, 2026
$184K - $215K/yr
Lead Architect
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15+ years
$158K - $184K/yr
Washington, DC
submitted on May 29, 2026
$158K - $184K/yr
Lead Architect
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1-3 years
$129K/yr
($129K • $0)
Boston, MA
submitted on Apr 8, 2026
$129K/yr
$129K • $0
Lead Architect
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15+ years
$180K/yr
($180K • $0)
Bedford, MA
submitted on Mar 19, 2026
$180K/yr
$180K • $0
Lead Architect
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10-14 years
$246K/yr
($200K • $46K)
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Jan 11, 2026
$246K/yr
$200K • $46K
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Lead Architect
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15+ years
$239K/yr
($220K • $19K)
Hartford, CT
submitted on Jan 11, 2026
$239K/yr
$220K • $19K
Lead Architect
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15+ years
$172K - $201K/yr
Charlotte, NC
submitted on Dec 12, 2025
$172K - $201K/yr
Lead Architect
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4-6 years
$159K/yr
($159K • $0)
Austin, TX
submitted on Oct 31, 2025
$159K/yr
$159K • $0
Lead Architect
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15+ years
$213K/yr
($213K • $0)
Colorado Springs, CO
submitted on Sep 16, 2025
$213K/yr
$213K • $0
Lead Architect
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15+ years
$129K - $151K/yr
Kansas City, MO
submitted on Aug 29, 2025
$129K - $151K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Lead Architect in United States are Insurance with a median total pay of $226,649, Financial Services with a median total pay of $214,838, Healthcare with a median total pay of $206,464, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $199,464, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $182,277.
Insurance
The top paying company in Insurance for Lead Architect is Travelers.
Frequently asked questions about Lead Architect salaries
The average salary for Lead Architect is $198,284 per year or $95 per hour, with top earners making up to $329,708 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $153,004 (25th percentile) to $260,298 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 431 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Architect employees.
The highest salary for Lead Architect is $260,298 per year, $21,692 per month or $125 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Architect is $153,004 per year, $12,750 per month or $74 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Architect ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $148,732 per year (estimate) and goes up to $285,406 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Tata Consultancy Services
IBM
Cognizant
Lumen
JPMorganChase