Average Solutions Architect Salary
Updated August 18, 2021
Average Solutions Architect Salary
$100,000 yearly
$48.46 hourly
Entry level Salary
$75,000 yearly$75,000
10 %
$100,000
Median
$133,000
90 %
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Percentile  | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
90th Percentile | $133,000 | $11,083 | $64 |
75th Percentile | $116,000 | $9,667 | $56 |
Average | $100,791 | $8,399 | $48 |
25th Percentile | $86,000 | $7,167 | $41 |
10th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36 |
Average Solutions Architect Salary By State
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Solutions Architect average salary by State
| State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
Alabama | $85,901 | $41.30 | 336 |
Alaska | $101,718 | $48.90 | 77 |
Arizona | $92,541 | $44.49 | 897 |
Arkansas | $66,496 | $31.97 | 297 |
California | $111,407 | $53.56 | 5,881 |
Colorado | $103,002 | $49.52 | 881 |
Connecticut | $101,336 | $48.72 | 591 |
Delaware | $95,835 | $46.07 | 155 |
District of Columbia | $111,249 | $53.49 | 705 |
Florida | $84,672 | $40.71 | 1,771 |
Georgia | $90,103 | $43.32 | 1,497 |
Hawaii | $107,472 | $51.67 | 112 |
Idaho | $75,351 | $36.23 | 209 |
Illinois | $96,410 | $46.35 | 1,826 |
Indiana | $81,201 | $39.04 | 554 |
Iowa | $85,065 | $40.90 | 232 |
Kansas | $84,596 | $40.67 | 282 |
Kentucky | $75,450 | $36.27 | 289 |
Louisiana | $70,723 | $34.00 | 186 |
Maine | $80,904 | $38.90 | 131 |
Maryland | $109,764 | $52.77 | 929 |
Massachusetts | $96,170 | $46.24 | 1,512 |
Michigan | $81,811 | $39.33 | 776 |
Minnesota | $86,005 | $41.35 | 783 |
Mississippi | $93,976 | $45.18 | 93 |
Missouri | $85,768 | $41.23 | 625 |
Montana | $83,992 | $40.38 | 149 |
Nebraska | $92,714 | $44.57 | 216 |
Nevada | $76,910 | $36.98 | 291 |
New Hampshire | $104,222 | $50.11 | 236 |
New Jersey | $110,196 | $52.98 | 1,274 |
New Mexico | $74,912 | $36.02 | 195 |
New York | $104,946 | $50.45 | 1,841 |
North Carolina | $96,000 | $46.15 | 1,295 |
North Dakota | $102,034 | $49.05 | 156 |
Ohio | $87,288 | $41.97 | 1,047 |
Oklahoma | $83,419 | $40.11 | 209 |
Oregon | $93,352 | $44.88 | 865 |
Pennsylvania | $94,325 | $45.35 | 1,526 |
Rhode Island | $93,554 | $44.98 | 293 |
South Carolina | $84,706 | $40.72 | 327 |
South Dakota | $78,400 | $37.69 | 93 |
Tennessee | $78,115 | $37.56 | 513 |
Texas | $93,072 | $44.75 | 3,272 |
Utah | $82,098 | $39.47 | 659 |
Vermont | $87,932 | $42.27 | 158 |
Virginia | $109,765 | $52.77 | 1,931 |
Washington | $104,681 | $50.33 | 1,204 |
West Virginia | $108,841 | $52.33 | 120 |
Wisconsin | $79,403 | $38.17 | 610 |
Wyoming | $69,147 | $33.24 | 69 |
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Highest Paying Cities For Solutions Architect
| City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco, CA | $117,550 | $56.51 |
Washington, DC | $111,314 | $53.52 |
Reston, VA | $110,349 | $53.05 |
Jersey City, NJ | $110,309 | $53.03 |
Seattle, WA | $105,561 | $50.75 |
New York, NY | $105,333 | $50.64 |
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How much does a Solutions Architect make?
- The average solutions architect makes $100,791 in the United States.
- The average hourly pay for a solutions architect is $48.46.
- The average entry-level solutions architect salary is $75,000.
- Highest paying states for solutions architect are California ($111,407), New Jersey ($110,196), Virginia ($111,407) and Maryland ($111,407).
- Highest paying cities for solutions architect are San Francisco, CA ($117,550), Washington, DC, Reston, VA, Jersey City, NJ and Seattle, WA.
- Solutions architects on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $75,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $133,000.
- The best-paid 25% made $116,000 that year, while the lowest-paid 25$ made $86,000
- Industries with the highest solutions architect salaries are retail, technology and manufacturing.
Average Solutions Architect Salary Over Time
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| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
2021 | $101,000 | $48.46 | +1.9% |
2020 | $98,800 | $47.51 | +2.3% |
2019 | $96,600 | $46.44 | +1.5% |
2018 | $95,200 | $45.76 | +2.1% |
2017 | $93,100 | $44.77 | +1.3% |
Average JOB Salary by Field
Lead Consultant
Avg. salary: $95,487
The lead consultants oversee the work of a consultant team and are responsible for offering clients their advice and recommendations on the given project. They are multi-focus experts that assist the company in improving its business performance by acting as liaisons between clients and the consultancy team. Their main job is to ensure the daily management of client's projects. They help the client identify and understand their needs together with finding solutions to their difficulties. Additionally, they analyze and review proposals from the team and then provide relevant solutions to the problems.
62,607 Lead Consultant JobsArchitect And Developer
Avg. salary: $103,100
An Architect And Developer is focused on the technical design, architecture, and development of products. They generally work as a part of the development team.
249,435 Architect And Developer JobsInformation Technology Architect
Avg. salary: $108,020
An information technology architect is responsible for designing and creating new technology systems and optimizing the performance of existing ones. Information technology architects analyze the business needs and client requirements to identify system features and technology infrastructure according to budget limitations and timetables. They also consider the public demands and technology trends to ensure that the deliverables would reach the audience's interest to boost awareness and attract potential clients, generating more resources for revenues. An information technology architect should have excellent technical and project management skills, especially on implementing technology solutions and running diagnostic tests to measure systems compatibility.
133,327 Information Technology Architect JobsSolutions Engineer
Avg. salary: $88,709
A solutions engineer is a professional who assists customers in identifying their computer software needs and generates customized business software solutions for them. Solutions engineers collaborate with other department engineers to create practical demonstrations of proposed solutions and showcase them to the other members of the team. They are required to test the installed software and fix programming bugs that create errors with the system. Solutions engineers also maintain customer relations by providing post-installation follow-ups.
120,164 Solutions Engineer JobsLead Architect
Avg. salary: $95,888
A lead architect spearheads architectural operations while maintaining an active communication line with clients. They typically meet with clients to discuss the project's needs and specifications, agree on a budget, provide advice and recommendations, and negotiate contracts. They are also in charge of developing building designs, coordinating staff, devising plans, incorporating essential systems, and providing technical and guidance as needed. Moreover, as the lead architect of the project, they must enforce policies and regulations to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow.
205,433 Lead Architect JobsSolutions Manager
Avg. salary: $108,636
A solutions manager oversees the planning and execution of a business project or program. Their responsibilities revolve around liaising with clients to discuss their needs and preferences, coordinating with various departments to gather and analyze data, identifying weak areas, and recommending solutions through new processes and policies for optimal service and performance. They may also delegate tasks, assess the workforce, and produce progress reports and presentations. Furthermore, as a manager, it is essential to lead and encourage the team to reach goals, all while implementing the company's policies and regulations.
84,482 Solutions Manager Jobs| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lead Consultant | $95,487 | $7,957 | $45.91 | 62,607 |
Architect And Developer | $103,101 | $8,592 | $49.57 | 249,435 |
Information Technology Architect | $108,020 | $9,002 | $51.93 | 133,327 |
Solutions Engineer | $88,709 | $7,392 | $42.65 | 120,164 |
Lead Architect | $95,888 | $7,991 | $46.10 | 205,433 |
Solutions Manager | $108,637 | $9,053 | $52.23 | 84,482 |
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Solutions Architect Salaries By Years Of Experience
| Experience Level | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
Entry Level | $47,500 | $22.83 |
Mid Level | $92,100 | $44.29 |
Senior Level | $161,000 | $77.36 |
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Recently Added Solutions Architect Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Uplight Solution Architect | Solution Architect | Boston, MA | 08/31/2021 | $101,000 08/31/2021 |
World Wide Technology Consulting Solutions Architect-Telco Cloud (Global Service Provider) | Consulting Solutions Architect-Telco Cloud (Global Service Provider) | Dallas, TX | 08/31/2021 | $81,000 08/31/2021 |
Splunk Solutions Architect, Msps-Remote (USA) | Solutions Architect, Msps-Remote (USA) | Boston, MA | 08/31/2021 | $135,000 08/31/2021 |
World Wide Technology Consulting Solutions Architect-Telco Cloud (Global Service Provider) | Consulting Solutions Architect-Telco Cloud (Global Service Provider) | Denver, CO | 08/31/2021 | $81,000 08/31/2021 |
Randstad Us Juniper Solutions Architect | Juniper Solutions Architect | Richardson, TX | 08/31/2021 | $135,000 08/31/2021 |
Akamai Technologies, Inc. Solutions Architect-Government Services | Solutions Architect-Government Services | Reston, VA | 08/31/2021 | $82,709 08/31/2021 |
Intel Cloud Solutions Architect | Cloud Solutions Architect | New York, NY | 08/31/2021 | $188,160 08/31/2021 |
Nvidia Solutions Architect-Startups | Solutions Architect-Startups | Santa Clara, CA | 08/31/2021 | $118,800 08/31/2021 |
Salesforce.com, Inc. Salesforce Solution Architect-Acumen Solutions | Salesforce Solution Architect-Acumen Solutions | Chicago, IL | 08/31/2021 | $121,800 08/31/2021 |
Salesforce.com, Inc. Services Solution Architect, Marketing Cloud | Services Solution Architect, Marketing Cloud | Albany, NY | 08/31/2021 | $66,600 08/31/2021 |
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Average Solutions Architect Salary by Demographic
Solutions Architect Gender Pay Gap
Male Income
$116,431
Female Income
$111,270
Gender   | Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $116,431 |
| Female | $111,270 |
Median Solutions Architect Income by Race
Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| White | $113,034 |
| Black or African American | $109,087 |
| Asian | $122,072 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $111,189 |
Average Solutions Architect Salary by Education Level
Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $128,246 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $116,431 |
| Doctorate Degree | $134,941 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $101,993 |
Solutions Architect FAQs
How much does an entry-level solutions architect make?
An entry-level solutions architect makes $74,158 a year. The range in salary for entry-level solutions architects is extensive and starts anywhere from $55,000 to as high as $120,000 a year. Factors such as company and location of position impact how much a solution architect can make just starting.
Highest Paying Cities For Entry-Level Solutions Architect Jobs:
Lakes, AK - $147,249 a year ($70.79 an hour)
San Francisco, CA - $145,408 a year ($69.91 an hour)
Santa Clara, CA - $144,673 a year ($69.55 an hour)
Washington, DC - $143,192 a year ($68.84 an hour)
Los Angeles, CA - $141,717 a year ($68.13 an hour)
Fremont, CA - $139,789 a year ($67.21 an hour)
Green River, WY - $139,122 a year ($66.89 an hour)
San Buenaventura, CA - $138,868 a year ($66.76 an hour)
Bridgeport, CT - $138,107 a year ($66.40 an hour)
Germantown, MD - $137,779 a year ($66.24 an hour)