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How much does Lead Software Architect make?
Total pay range
$205K - $339K/yr
$262K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$148K - $231K/yrBase pay
$58K - $108K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries
The top paying industry for Lead Software Architect in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $195,184.
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The top paying company in Information Technology for Lead Software Architect is OpenText.
Frequently asked questions about Lead Software Architect salaries
The average salary for Lead Software Architect is $261,750 per year or $126 per hour, with top earners making up to $423,957 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $205,331 (25th percentile) to $339,078 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 147 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Software Architect employees.
The highest salary for Lead Software Architect is $339,078 per year, $28,257 per month or $163 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Software Architect is $205,331 per year, $17,111 per month or $99 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Software Architect ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $180,082 per year (estimate) and goes up to $356,208 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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