Hourly Wage for Systems and Applications Architecture Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Systems and Applications Architecture Manager make hourly?

As of November 01, 2025, the average hourly rate for a Systems and Applications Architecture Manager in the United States is $73, which translates to an annual salary of about $152,700.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67 to $79 per hour
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61 per hour

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Systems and Applications Architecture Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$163,500	$13,625	$3,144	$79
Average	$152,700	$12,725	$2,937	$73
25th Percentile	$139,300	$11,608	$2,679	$67

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Key Factors That Influence Systems and Applications Architecture Manager Salaries

A Systems and Applications Architecture Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Systems and Applications Architecture Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Systems and Applications Architecture Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $147,700
Early Career (1-2 years): $148,300
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $150,300
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,700
Expert (over 8 years): $155,440

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Systems and Applications Architecture Manager	$147,700
Intermediate Level Systems and Applications Architecture Manager	$148,300
Senior Level Systems and Applications Architecture Manager	$150,300
Specialist Level Systems and Applications Architecture Manager	$152,700
Expert Level Systems and Applications Architecture Manager	$155,440

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How Do Systems and Applications Architecture Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Systems and Applications Architecture Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

California: $168,400.
Massachusetts: $166,200.
New Jersey: $165,500

Alaska $165,300 Alabama $140,300 Arkansas $138,000 Arizona $148,800 California $168,400 Colorado $155,800 Connecticut $163,200 District of Columbia $169,100

Delaware $154,600 Florida $144,500 Georgia $147,300 Hawaii $159,600 Iowa $146,100 Idaho $142,500 Illinois $155,600 Indiana $146,600

Kansas $145,400 Kentucky $143,700 Louisiana $145,200 Massachusetts $166,200 Maryland $157,400 Maine $148,900 Michigan $150,400 Minnesota $156,300

Missouri $145,100 Mississippi $136,200 Montana $144,200 North Carolina $145,100 North Dakota $150,800 Nebraska $143,900 New Hampshire $154,400 New Jersey $165,500

New Mexico $141,400 Nevada $151,100 New York $162,300 Ohio $148,700 Oklahoma $141,200 Oregon $155,100 Pennsylvania $152,000 Rhode Island $158,300

South Carolina $143,100 South Dakota $138,800 Tennessee $142,700 Texas $148,900 Utah $146,200 Virginia $153,800 Vermont $149,900 Washington $165,600

Wisconsin $150,200 West Virginia $137,500 Wyoming $146,400

Systems and Applications Architecture Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Systems and Applications Architecture Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on November 01, 2025

$139,300

Average $152,700/year

$163,500

$11,608

Average $12,725/month

$13,625

$2,679

Average $2,937/week

$3,144

$67

Average $73/hour

$79

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$163,500	$13,625	$3,144	$79
Average	$152,700	$12,725	$2,937	$73
25th Percentile	$139,300	$11,608	$2,679	$67

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Salary Trends for Systems and Applications Architecture Managers

Salaries for a Systems and Applications Architecture Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $150,241 in 2023 to around $147,265 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Systems and Applications Architecture Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Systems and Applications Architecture Manager Over Time

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2023

$150,241

2024

$149,560

2025

$147,265

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2023	$150,241
2024	$149,560
2025	$147,265
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Systems and Applications Architecture Manager bonus and incentive rates

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Core Compensation

	Median	% of Total
Base Salary	$152,700	63.4%
Bonus	$24,300	10.1%

Value of Benefits

	Median	% of Total
Social Security	$13,020	5.4%
401K/403B	$7,434	3.1%
Disability	$3,540	1.5%
Healthcare	$8,352	3.5%
Pension	$9,558	4.0%
Time Off	$21,785	9.1%
Total Compensation	$240,689	100%

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