What are the main factors that influence a Top Systems Architecture Design Executive's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Top Systems Architecture Design Executive's salary?

A Top Systems Architecture Design Executive's salary grows with experience: a Systems and Applications Architecture Manager (5+ years)earns $154,581, a Systems and Applications Architecture Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $184,084, an Systems and Applications Architecture Director (5+ years)earns $209,280, a Systems and Applications Architecture Senior Director (5+ years)earns $237,931, a Top Systems Architecture Design Executive (5+ years)earns $298,714,

What are the highest paying states for a Top Systems Architecture Design Executive?

Top Systems Architecture Design Executive salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Top Systems Architecture Design Executive roles are District of Columbia $326,590, California $325,390, Massachusetts $321,090. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Top Systems Architecture Design Executive roles make?

Salaries for Top Systems Architecture Design Executive level roles vary by specialization: Top Systems and Applications Architecture Executive: $294,970; SVP of Systems Architecture: $294,968; SVP of Systems Architecture Design: $294,958; Systems Architecture Design Director: $206,673; Systems Architecture Director: $206,655.

Top Systems Architecture Design Executive Salary in Delaware

How much does a Top Systems Architecture Design Executive make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Top Systems Architecture Design Executive in Delaware is $298,790 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $144.

However, a Top Systems Architecture Design Executive's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $335,662
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $273,990 to $318,090
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $251,411

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Top Systems Architecture Design Executive Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$318,090	$26,508	$6,117	$153
Average	$298,790	$24,899	$5,746	$144
25th Percentile	$273,990	$22,833	$5,269	$132

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Key Factors That Influence Top Systems Architecture Design Executive Salaries

A Top Systems Architecture Design Executive'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 Top Systems Architecture Design Executive Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Top Systems Architecture Design Executive'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:

Systems and Applications Architecture Manager (5+ years): $154,581
Systems and Applications Architecture Senior Manager (5+ years): $184,084
Systems and Applications Architecture Director (5+ years): $209,280
Systems and Applications Architecture Senior Director (5+ years): $237,931
Top Systems Architecture Design Executive (5+ years): $298,714

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Systems and Applications Architecture Manager	5+ years	$154,581
Systems and Applications Architecture Senior Manager	5+ years	$184,084
Systems and Applications Architecture Director	5+ years	$209,280
Systems and Applications Architecture Senior Director	5+ years	$237,931
Top Systems Architecture Design Executive	5+ years	$298,714

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How Do Top Systems Architecture Design Executive 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 Top Systems Architecture Design Executives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $326,590.
California: $325,390.
Massachusetts: $321,090.

District of Columbia $326,590 California $325,390 Massachusetts $321,090 Washington $319,890 New Jersey $319,790 Alaska $319,390 Connecticut $315,290 New York $313,590

Hawaii $308,390 Rhode Island $305,890 Maryland $304,190 Minnesota $301,890 Colorado $300,990 Illinois $300,690 Oregon $299,590 Delaware $298,790

New Hampshire $298,190 Virginia $297,090 Pennsylvania $293,690 Nevada $291,990 North Dakota $291,390 Michigan $290,490 Wisconsin $290,190 Vermont $289,590

Texas $287,790 Maine $287,590 Arizona $287,490 Ohio $287,290 Georgia $284,490 Indiana $283,190 Wyoming $282,890 Utah $282,490

Iowa $282,290 Kansas $280,890 Louisiana $280,490 North Carolina $280,390 Missouri $280,290 Florida $279,090 Montana $278,490 Nebraska $277,890

Kentucky $277,590 South Carolina $276,390 Tennessee $275,690 Idaho $275,390 New Mexico $273,190 Oklahoma $272,790 Alabama $270,990 South Dakota $268,090

Arkansas $266,490 West Virginia $265,690 Mississippi $263,090

Top Paying Cities for Top Systems Architecture Design Executives

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $309,190
Little Creek: $306,290
Magnolia: $307,590

Lincoln, DE $309,190 Little Creek, DE $306,290 Magnolia, DE $307,590 Milford, DE $309,190 Marydel, DE $305,190 Millsboro, DE $309,190 Millville, DE $311,290 Milton, DE $309,190

Nassau, DE $309,190 Ocean View, DE $311,290 Rehoboth Beach, DE $311,290 Seaford, DE $305,990 Selbyville, DE $311,290 Smyrna, DE $304,790 Viola, DE $307,590 Woodside, DE $306,690

Bear, DE $302,590 Newark, DE $302,690 Claymont, DE $302,990 Delaware City, DE $302,690 Hockessin, DE $302,990 Kirkwood, DE $302,690 Middletown, DE $304,190 Montchanin, DE $302,990

New Castle, DE $302,990 Odessa, DE $304,590 Port Penn, DE $301,890 Rockland, DE $302,990 Saint Georges, DE $302,690 Townsend, DE $304,190 Winterthur, DE $302,990 Lewes, DE $309,190

Wilmington, DE $302,990 Dover, DE $306,190 Dover Afb, DE $306,890 Bethany Beach, DE $311,290 Bethel, DE $305,990 Bridgeville, DE $309,190 Camden Wyoming, DE $306,490 Cheswold, DE $305,490

Clayton, DE $304,690 Dagsboro, DE $311,290 Delmar, DE $305,990 Ellendale, DE $309,190 Felton, DE $309,190 Fenwick Island, DE $311,290 Frankford, DE $311,290 Frederica, DE $309,190

Georgetown, DE $309,190 Greenwood, DE $309,190 Harbeson, DE $309,190 Harrington, DE $309,190 Hartly, DE $304,590 Houston, DE $309,190 Kenton, DE $304,690 Laurel, DE $305,990

Yorklyn, DE $302,990

Top Systems Architecture Design Executive Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Top Systems Architecture Design Executive'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.

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$273,990

Average $298,790/year

$318,090

$22,833

Average $24,899/month

$26,508

$5,269

Average $5,746/week

$6,117

$132

Average $144/hour

$153

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$318,090	$26,508	$6,117	$153
Average	$298,790	$24,899	$5,746	$144
25th Percentile	$273,990	$22,833	$5,269	$132

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