Jobs in arts & design are growing due to increased access to remote work. These jobs often require a bachelor’s degree and technical skills such as graphic design software, web-development and research. Salaries vary, as jobs tend to be short-term and contractual, offering workers flexible schedules and the opportunity to manage multiple projects at once.
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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15+ years
$141K/yr
($117K • $24K)
Ada, MI
submitted on Jul 29, 2025
$141K/yr
$117K • $24K
Lead Architect
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15+ years
$177K/yr
($162K • $15K)
Saint Louis, MO
submitted on Jul 25, 2025
$177K/yr
$162K • $15K
Lead Architect
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4-6 years
$159K/yr
($159K • $0)
Roseland, NJ
submitted on Jul 21, 2025
$159K/yr
$159K • $0
Lead Architect
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15+ years
$207K/yr
($207K • $0)
Des Moines, IA
submitted on Jul 14, 2025
$207K/yr
$207K • $0
Lead Architect
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15+ years
$158K - $183K/yr
Midland, MI
submitted on Jul 9, 2025
$158K - $183K/yr
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Lead Architect
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15+ years
$190K/yr
($170K • $20K)
Philadelphia, PA
submitted on Jul 4, 2025
$190K/yr
$170K • $20K
Lead Architect
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15+ years
$102K/yr
($101K • $529)
Pleasanton, CA
submitted on Jun 2, 2025
$102K/yr
$101K • $529
Lead Architect
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15+ years
$235K/yr
($197K • $38K)
Atlanta, GA
submitted on May 21, 2025
$235K/yr
$197K • $38K
Lead Architect
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15+ years
$189K/yr
($160K • $29K)
San Antonio, TX
submitted on Mar 31, 2025
$189K/yr
$160K • $29K
Lead Architect
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15+ years
$344K/yr
($241K • $103K)
San Jose, CA
submitted on Mar 20, 2025
$344K/yr
$241K • $103K
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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.
