As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Architect in Seattle, WA is $176,600. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $149,190 to $199,400, with most professionals earning between $124,235 and $220,158.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $199,400 | $16,617 | $3,835 | $96 |
| Average | $176,600 | $14,717 | $3,396 | $85 |
| 25th Percentile | $149,190 | $12,433 | $2,869 | $72 |
An entry-level Lead Architect with under 1 year experience makes about $164,311. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Lead Architect makes around $165,522. After 2-4 years, the Lead Architect pay rises to about $168,349. Those senior Lead Architect with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $171,580, and those Lead Architect having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $175,079 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Lead Architect | $164,311 |
| Intermediate Level Lead Architect | $165,522 |
| Senior Level Lead Architect | $168,349 |
| Specialist Level Lead Architect | $171,580 |
| Expert Level Lead Architect | $175,079 |
| Entry Level | 7% |
| Mid Level | 6% |
| Senior Level | 5% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 1% |
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| Skill | Salary | Demand |
|---|---|---|
|
Enterprise Architecture
|
$187,196 |
6%
|
|
Coaching
|
$187,196 |
6%
|
|
Products and Services
|
$185,430 |
5%
|
|
User Interface
|
$185,430 |
5%
|
|
Product Management
|
$185,430 |
5%
|
|
Web Applications
|
$183,664 |
4%
|
