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Senior Software Architect

Average Senior Software Architect with Software Architecture Skills Salary at International Business Machines (IBM) Corp.

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$140,000
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25%
$130k
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$140k
75%
$168k

The average salary for a Senior Software Architect is $140,000 in 2025

Base Salary
$130k - $168k
Commission
$0 - $48k
Total Pay
$149k - $182k
(last updated Sep 04 2018)
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Software Architect

Medical
100%
Dental
80%
Vision
60%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Software Architects

Male
66.7%
Female
33.3%
This data is based on 3 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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