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Senior Software Architect

Average Senior Software Architect Salary at Cognizant

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$122,084
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Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$116k
MEDIAN
$122k
75%
$165k

The average salary for a Senior Software Architect is $122,084 in 2025

Base Salary
$116k - $165k
Bonus
$0 - $8k
Total Pay
$117k - $172k
Based on 8 salary profiles (last updated Nov 09 2021)
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Software Architect

Medical
60%
Dental
60%
Vision
60%
None
40%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Software Architects

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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