What are the main factors that influence an Architect III's salary?

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

How does experience change An Architect 's salary?

An Architect 's salary grows with experience: an Architect I (0-2 years)earns $63,299, an Architect II (2-4 years)earns $76,870, an Architect III (4-7 years)earns $94,695, an Architect IV (7+ years)earns $113,340, an Architect V (7-10 years)earns $133,347,

What are the highest paying states for an Architect III?

Architect III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Architect III roles are District of Columbia $103,531, California $103,138, Massachusetts $101,764. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Architect roles make?

Salaries for Architect level roles vary by specialization: Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III: $129,554; Software Architect III: $128,663; Solution Architect III: $127,994; Data and Information Architect III: $127,600; Middleware Integration Architect III: $127,540.

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Architect III Salary in Delaware

How much does an Architect III make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architect III in Delaware is $94,695 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, an Architect III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,486
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,300 to $103,484
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,658

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Architect III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,484	$8,624	$1,990	$50
Average	$94,695	$7,891	$1,821	$46
25th Percentile	$86,300	$7,192	$1,660	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Architect III Salaries

An Architect III'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 Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Architect III'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:

Architect I (0-2 years): $63,299
Architect II (2-4 years): $76,870
Architect III (4-7 years): $94,695
Architect IV (7+ years): $113,340
Architect V (7-10 years): $133,347

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Architect I	0-2 years	$63,299
Architect II	2-4 years	$76,870
Architect III	4-7 years	$94,695
Architect IV	7+ years	$113,340
Architect V	7-10 years	$133,347

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How Do Architect III 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 Architect IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,531.
California: $103,138.
Massachusetts: $101,764.

District of Columbia $103,531 California $103,138 Massachusetts $101,764 Washington $101,390 New Jersey $101,352 Alaska $101,221 Connecticut $99,931 New York $99,407

Hawaii $97,734 Rhode Island $96,948 Maryland $96,415 Minnesota $95,686 Colorado $95,405 Illinois $95,312 Oregon $94,956 Delaware $94,695

New Hampshire $94,530 Virginia $94,162 Pennsylvania $93,086 Nevada $92,544 North Dakota $92,366 Michigan $92,086 Wisconsin $91,983 Vermont $91,777

Texas $91,207 Maine $91,169 Arizona $91,113 Ohio $91,048 Georgia $90,188 Indiana $89,757 Wyoming $89,673 Utah $89,542

Iowa $89,486 Kansas $89,037 Louisiana $88,906 North Carolina $88,860 Missouri $88,841 Florida $88,476 Montana $88,280 Nebraska $88,093

Kentucky $87,990 South Carolina $87,616 Tennessee $87,382 Idaho $87,289 New Mexico $86,606 Oklahoma $86,457 Alabama $85,905 South Dakota $84,979

Arkansas $84,474 West Virginia $84,203 Mississippi $83,390

Top Paying Cities for Architect IIIs

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: $98,005
Little Creek: $97,098
Magnolia: $97,500

Lincoln, DE $98,005 Little Creek, DE $97,098 Magnolia, DE $97,500 Milford, DE $98,005 Marydel, DE $96,733 Millsboro, DE $98,005 Millville, DE $98,659 Milton, DE $98,005

Nassau, DE $98,005 Ocean View, DE $98,659 Rehoboth Beach, DE $98,659 Seaford, DE $96,976 Selbyville, DE $98,659 Smyrna, DE $96,621 Viola, DE $97,500 Woodside, DE $97,219

Bear, DE $95,910 Newark, DE $95,948 Claymont, DE $96,022 Delaware City, DE $95,948 Hockessin, DE $96,022 Kirkwood, DE $95,948 Middletown, DE $96,424 Montchanin, DE $96,022

New Castle, DE $96,022 Odessa, DE $96,555 Port Penn, DE $95,686 Rockland, DE $96,022 Saint Georges, DE $95,948 Townsend, DE $96,415 Winterthur, DE $96,022 Lewes, DE $98,005

Wilmington, DE $96,022 Dover, DE $97,051 Dover Afb, DE $97,275 Bethany Beach, DE $98,659 Bethel, DE $96,976 Bridgeville, DE $98,005 Camden Wyoming, DE $97,154 Cheswold, DE $96,826

Clayton, DE $96,583 Dagsboro, DE $98,659 Delmar, DE $96,976 Ellendale, DE $98,005 Felton, DE $98,005 Fenwick Island, DE $98,659 Frankford, DE $98,659 Frederica, DE $98,005

Georgetown, DE $98,005 Greenwood, DE $98,005 Harbeson, DE $98,005 Harrington, DE $98,005 Hartly, DE $96,537 Houston, DE $98,005 Kenton, DE $96,583 Laurel, DE $96,976

Yorklyn, DE $96,022

Architect III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Architect III'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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$86,300

Average $94,695/year

$103,484

$7,192

Average $7,891/month

$8,624

$1,660

Average $1,821/week

$1,990

$41

Average $46/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,484	$8,624	$1,990	$50
Average	$94,695	$7,891	$1,821	$46
25th Percentile	$86,300	$7,192	$1,660	$41

Architect III Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Architect III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Architect IV role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $113,340 - a projected growth of 20% over your current level.

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