How much does a Software Architect V make in San Diego, CA? The average Software Architect V salary in San Diego, CA is $188,196 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $170,071 and $207,807. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Software Architect V Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Architect V Salary $153,568 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Software Architect V Salary $170,071 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Software Architect V Salary $188,196 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Software Architect V Salary $207,807 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Software Architect V Salary $225,662 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
25% $170,071 10% $153,568 90% $225,662 75% $207,807 $188,196 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Software Architect V

Software Architect V is responsible for the structural design and development of new software systems or extensive software revisions for external customers. Analyzes software requirements and defines system components to ensure efficient and scalable software architecture. Being a Software Architect V designs and implements software solutions to consider business and technical needs and ensures compatibility with existing systems. Creates and maintains architecture documentation such as design specifications and diagrams to guide future maintenance and development. Additionally, Software Architect V works with non-technical stakeholders to analyze requirements and understand constraints, dependencies, and business needs. Has in-depth knowledge of software development processes and methodologies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Software Architect V works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. To be a Software Architect V typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Software Architect V

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For Software Architect V, the first career path typically starts with an Applications Programming Supervisor position, and then Applications Programming Manager.

The second career path typically starts with a Software Architect VI position, and then progresses to Software Architect Supervisor.

Additionally, the third career path typically progresses to Mobile Applications Development Manager.

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Software Architect V salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Software Architect V, the highest Software Architect V salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Software Architect V salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Software Architect V salary is in Miami, FL, where the Software Architect V salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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