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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10-14 years
$121K/yr
($121K • $0)
Offutt AFB, NE
submitted on Mar 16, 2025
$121K/yr
$121K • $0
Lead Architect
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15+ years
$272K - $318K/yr
San Antonio, TX
submitted on Mar 15, 2025
$272K - $318K/yr
Lead Architect
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4-6 years
$206K - $238K/yr
Boston, MA
submitted on Mar 15, 2025
$206K - $238K/yr
Lead Architect
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15+ years
$124K/yr
($124K • $0)
Illinois City, IL
submitted on Mar 5, 2025
$124K/yr
$124K • $0
Lead Architect
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10-14 years
$160K/yr
($160K • $0)
Atlanta, GA
submitted on Feb 19, 2025
$160K/yr
$160K • $0
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Lead Architect
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15+ years
$170K/yr
($155K • $15K)
Columbus, OH
submitted on Jan 31, 2025
$170K/yr
$155K • $15K
Lead Architect
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10-14 years
$157K/yr
($143K • $14K)
Pittsburgh, PA
submitted on Jan 27, 2025
$157K/yr
$143K • $14K
Lead Architect
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4-6 years
$228K/yr
($189K • $39K)
Houston, TX
submitted on Jan 17, 2025
$228K/yr
$189K • $39K
Lead Architect
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15+ years
$371K - $434K/yr
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Dec 24, 2024
$371K - $434K/yr
Lead Architect
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15+ years
$181K/yr
($150K • $31K)
Cedar Rapids, IA
submitted on Dec 8, 2024
$181K/yr
$150K • $31K
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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.