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Enterprise data architect salary

Average enterprise data architect salary

$127,432

$61.27 hourly rate

Entry-level enterprise data architect salary
$93,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Enterprise Data Architect Salary

The average salary for an Enterprise Data Architect is around $127,432 per year, translating to approximately $61 per hour. This compensation can vary based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and industry. For instance, architects in technology sectors may command higher salaries due to the demand for expertise in data management.

Where Earnings Are Highest

State-specific data reveals that regions like California and New York often offer the highest salaries for this role. In addition to state-level variations, enterprise data architects with advanced certifications or specialized skills in cloud technologies frequently see increased earning potential. As businesses increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, the role of the architect is pivotal, resulting in competitive salary packages.

Opportunities for Advancement

As an Enterprise Data Architect, career progression often leads to senior roles such as Chief Data Officer. Networking, continuous education, and staying current with industry trends can significantly enhance your career trajectory and salary prospects. For those looking to enter this field, understanding the salary landscape and the factors influencing it is crucial for making informed career choices.

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Where can an Enterprise Data Architect earn more?

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Enterprise data architect salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for an enterprise data architect typically falls between $88,024 and $206,166.
zippia
$127,432yearly
glassdoor[1]
$206,166yearly
comparably[2]
$88,024yearly
Salary.com[3]
$148,770yearly
ZipRecruiter[4]
$150,097yearly
payscale[5]
$133,083yearly

Average enterprise data architect salary by state

The highest-paying states for enterprise data architects are California, New York, and Idaho. The lowest average enterprise data architect salary states are Arkansas, Indiana, and South Carolina.

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Highest paying states for enterprise data architects

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$140,029$67.32
2Illinois$127,689$61.39
3Idaho$129,848$62.43
4Connecticut$127,358$61.23
5Arizona$125,043$60.12
6District of Columbia$137,106$65.92
7California$148,942$71.61
8Oregon$126,851$60.99
9Nevada$120,945$58.15
10New Jersey$125,343$60.26
11Wisconsin$122,796$59.04
12Rhode Island$122,052$58.68
13North Carolina$118,105$56.78
14Virginia$123,815$59.53
15Maryland$122,433$58.86
16Massachusetts$117,398$56.44
17Texas$114,203$54.91
18Minnesota$117,231$56.36
19Alaska$118,472$56.96
20Michigan$115,278$55.42
21Florida$118,934$57.18
22Wyoming$108,828$52.32
23Georgia$111,635$53.67
24Delaware$120,810$58.08
25Louisiana$117,108$56.30
26Kentucky$112,291$53.99
27Tennessee$112,147$53.92
28Ohio$111,344$53.53
29North Dakota$104,435$50.21
30Hawaii$115,503$55.53
31New Hampshire$110,761$53.25
32Washington$116,920$56.21
33Vermont$106,211$51.06
34Alabama$111,506$53.61
35Nebraska$108,954$52.38
36Pennsylvania$102,698$49.37
37Utah$100,019$48.09
38Montana$103,123$49.58
39Colorado$100,593$48.36
40Iowa$104,398$50.19
41Kansas$100,516$48.33
42New Mexico$103,231$49.63
43Arkansas$98,194$47.21
44Maine$101,502$48.80
45Missouri$99,970$48.06
46West Virginia$99,496$47.83
47Indiana$97,578$46.91
48South Dakota$94,707$45.53
49Mississippi$96,049$46.18
50South Carolina$96,114$46.21
51Oklahoma$94,431$45.40

Highest paying cities for enterprise data architects

The highest-paying cities for enterprise data architects are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Washington, DC.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$155,381$74.70
2New York, NY$140,145$67.38
3Washington, DC$137,137$65.93
4Portland, OR$126,115$60.63
5Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ$125,393$60.29
6Sparks, NV$124,042$59.64
7Milwaukee, WI$123,100$59.18
8Baltimore, MD$122,730$59.00
9Coral Gables, FL$118,974$57.20
10Morrisville, NC$118,971$57.20
11Olympia, WA$118,514$56.98
12Boston, MA$117,382$56.43
13Minneapolis, MN$117,184$56.34
14Detroit, MI$115,665$55.61
15San Antonio, TX$115,161$55.37
16Cuyahoga Falls, OH$113,039$54.35
17Alpharetta, GA$111,626$53.67
18Omaha, NE$109,116$52.46
19Des Moines, IA$103,796$49.90
20Philadelphia, PA$103,130$49.58

Enterprise data architect salary details

An enterprise data architect's salary ranges from $93,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $172,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average enterprise data architect salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an enterprise data architect's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$172,000$14,333$83
75th Percentile$149,000$12,417$72
Average$127,432$10,619$61
25th Percentile$108,000$9,000$52
10th Percentile$93,000$7,750$45

Highest paying enterprise data architect jobs

The highest paying types of enterprise data architects are chief architect, principal architect, and senior enterprise architect.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Architect And Developer$110,970$9,248$53.35316,181
Lead Solution Architect$118,052$9,838$56.7690,106
Information Technology Architect$116,007$9,667$55.77156,730
Architect$86,635$7,220$41.6594,621
Infrastructure Architect$119,786$9,982$57.59102,531
Solutions Architect$116,327$9,694$55.93107,754

Top companies hiring enterprise data architects now:

  1. Harland Clarke jobs (5)
  2. Estée Lauder jobs (4)
  3. Sears Holdings jobs (5)
  4. Americhem jobs (4)
  5. Morgan Stanley jobs (5)

Which companies pay enterprise data architects the most?

Enterprise data architect salaries at Google and Cohesity are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average enterprise data architect salary at companies like Bloomberg and Hearst are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Google$166,374$79.99
2Cohesity$149,694$71.97
3Bloomberg$146,981$70.66
4Hearst$146,906$70.63
5CDW$143,772$69.12
6JPMorgan Chase & Co.$139,831$67.23
7Extreme Networks$138,481$66.58
8Harland Clarke$138,044$66.37
9Stand Together$137,855$66.28
10Autodesk$137,121$65.92
11City National Bank$136,018$65.39
12Elevate$135,821$65.30
13MUFG EMEA$135,587$65.19
14Hoffmann-LA Roche Inc$135,497$65.14
15Intel$135,352$65.07
16Wawa$134,898$64.85
17Ample$134,643$64.73
18Genesis Financial Solutions, Inc.$134,579$64.70
19Shippo$134,239$64.54
20Tango Card$134,115$64.48

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$128,000$126,600$125,200$123,800$122,400$121,000
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Enterprise Data Architect salary by industry

The average enterprise data architect salary varies across industries:

  • The average enterprise data architect salary in the finance industry is $138,270, the highest of any industry.
  • The average enterprise data architect salary in the finance industry is $126,704.
  • Enterprise data architects in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $113,027, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for enterprise data architects

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Finance$138,270$66.48
2Technology$126,704$60.92
3Health Care$121,257$58.30
4Manufacturing$113,027$54.34

High paying enterprise data architect jobs

Enterprise data architect salary trends

The average enterprise data architect salary has risen by $20,859 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average enterprise data architect earned $106,573 annually, but today, they earn $127,432 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for enterprise data architects over the last decade.

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Average enterprise data architect salary over time

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Enterprise data architect salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$127,000$61.27+3.3%
2024$123,000$59.25+2.3%
2023$120,000$57.91+1.9%
2022$118,000$56.78+2.3%
2021$115,000$55.49+1.5%

Recently added enterprise data architect salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
New Mexico State UniversityEnterprise Data ArchitectLas Cruces, NM06/30/2025$67,162
FedexEnterprise Architect, Data and AIMemphis, TN06/28/2025$110,501
Aspire SystemsEnterprise Data ArchitectSaint Louis, MO06/27/2025$166,960
Tomorrow HireEnterprise Asset Management (EAM) Data ArchitectJersey City, NJ06/26/2025$156,000
SOC Support ServicesAi/Data Enterprise Architect-Washington, DC-Public Trust Clearance NeededWashington, DC06/25/2025$136,427
Blue YonderPrincipal Enterprise Architect-Data & Information ManagementDallas, TX06/25/2025$152,311
Abbtech Professional Resources, Inc.Enterprise Architect-Ai/DataWashington, DC06/24/2025$176,372
Fox Rothschild LLPSenior Enterprise Applications and Data ArchitectPhiladelphia, PA06/20/2025$140,000
Fox RothschildSenior Enterprise Applications and Data ArchitectLos Angeles, CA06/20/2025$140,000
Fox Rothschild LLPSenior Enterprise Applications and Data ArchitectGreenville, SC06/20/2025$140,000

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