▼1%
$127,987
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$119k
MEDIAN
$128k
75%
$160k
The average salary for a Senior Principal Architect is $127,987 in 2025
Base Salary
$119k - $160k
Bonus
$0 - $9k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $6k
Total Pay
$103k - $188k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Senior Principal Architects?
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What Do Senior Principal Architects Do?
Senior Principal Architect Tasks
- Design, develop and maintain data and/or software architecture for multiple needs.
- Participate in strategic planning and architecture expansion.
- Troubleshoot and work with users for training and problem identification and resolution.
- Automate processes, document quality and maintenance steps and support business objectives.
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Principal Architect
Medical
90%
Dental
90%
Vision
70%
None
10%
Gender Breakdown for Senior Principal Architects
Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%
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FAQs About Senior Principal Architects
What is the highest pay for Senior Principal Architects?
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What is the lowest pay for Senior Principal Architects?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Principal Architect is $NaN / year
How can Senior Principal Architects increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Senior Principal Architect is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Principal Architect that oversees more junior Senior Principal Architects, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.