What are the main factors that influence an Architect IV'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 II (2-4 years)earns $78,696, an Architect III (4-7 years)earns $96,949, an Architect IV (7+ years)earns $116,025, an Architect V (7-10 years)earns $136,497, an Architect Supervisor (10+ years)earns $118,444,

What are the highest paying states for an Architect IV?

Architect IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Architect IV roles are District of Columbia $123,903, California $123,433, Massachusetts $121,788. 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: Solution Architect IV: $148,397; Software Architect IV: $145,675; Enterprise Infrastructure Architect IV: $144,392; Middleware Integration Architect IV: $142,430; Data and Information Architect IV: $141,600.

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Architect IV Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Architect IV make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architect IV in Rhode Island is $116,025 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,773
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,181 to $122,174
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,129

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Architect IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,174	$10,181	$2,350	$59
Average	$116,025	$9,669	$2,231	$56
25th Percentile	$107,181	$8,932	$2,061	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Architect IV Salaries

An Architect IV'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.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Architect II	2-4 years	$78,696
Architect III	4-7 years	$96,949
Architect IV	7+ years	$116,025
Architect V	7-10 years	$136,497
Architect Supervisor	10+ years	$118,444

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

District of Columbia: $123,903.
California: $123,433.
Massachusetts: $121,788.

District of Columbia $123,903 California $123,433 Massachusetts $121,788 Washington $121,341 New Jersey $121,296 Alaska $121,139 Connecticut $119,595 New York $118,968

Hawaii $116,965 Rhode Island $116,025 Maryland $115,387 Minnesota $114,514 Colorado $114,179 Illinois $114,067 Oregon $113,642 Delaware $113,328

New Hampshire $113,131 Virginia $112,690 Pennsylvania $111,403 Nevada $110,754 North Dakota $110,542 Michigan $110,206 Wisconsin $110,083 Vermont $109,837

Texas $109,154 Maine $109,109 Arizona $109,042 Ohio $108,964 Georgia $107,934 Indiana $107,420 Wyoming $107,319 Utah $107,162

Iowa $107,095 Kansas $106,558 Louisiana $106,401 North Carolina $106,345 Missouri $106,323 Florida $105,886 Montana $105,651 Nebraska $105,428

Kentucky $105,304 South Carolina $104,857 Tennessee $104,577 Idaho $104,465 New Mexico $103,648 Oklahoma $103,469 Alabama $102,809 South Dakota $101,701

Arkansas $101,097 West Virginia $100,772 Mississippi $99,799

Top Paying Cities for Architect IVs

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:

Adamsville: $117,475
Albion: $116,483
Ashaway: $117,253

Adamsville, RI $117,475 Albion, RI $116,483 Ashaway, RI $117,253 Barrington, RI $116,176 Block Island, RI $116,823 Bradford, RI $117,182 Bristol, RI $116,624 Carolina, RI $116,989

Charlestown, RI $117,031 Chepachet, RI $116,798 Clayville, RI $116,473 Coventry, RI $116,478 West Greenwich, RI $116,800 East Greenwich, RI $116,400 Exeter, RI $116,767 Fiskeville, RI $116,174

Forestdale, RI $117,069 Foster, RI $116,737 Glendale, RI $117,078 Greene, RI $116,890 Greenville, RI $116,219 Harmony, RI $116,369 Harrisville, RI $117,028 Hope, RI $116,247

Hope Valley, RI $117,150 Hopkinton, RI $117,304 Jamestown, RI $116,913 Kenyon, RI $116,974 Little Compton, RI $117,458 Manville, RI $116,636 Mapleville, RI $116,821 Newport, RI $117,030

Middletown, RI $117,082 North Kingstown, RI $116,600 North Scituate, RI $116,370 Oakland, RI $116,947 Pascoag, RI $117,105 Pawtucket, RI $116,003 Central Falls, RI $116,054 Cumberland, RI $116,713

Lincoln, RI $116,171 Portsmouth, RI $117,018 Prudence Island, RI $116,777 Rockville, RI $117,286 Saunderstown, RI $116,842 Shannock, RI $116,981 Slatersville, RI $117,070 Slocum, RI $116,839

Tiverton, RI $117,374 Wakefield, RI $116,942 Kingston, RI $116,897 Narragansett, RI $116,974 Peace Dale, RI $116,927 Warren, RI $116,476 Warwick, RI $116,152 Westerly, RI $117,281

West Kingston, RI $116,934 West Warwick, RI $116,294 Wood River Junction, RI $117,101 Woonsocket, RI $117,076 North Smithfield, RI $116,810 Wyoming, RI $116,981 Providence, RI $115,969 Cranston, RI $115,985

North Providence, RI $115,998 East Providence, RI $115,977 Riverside, RI $116,014 Rumford, RI $115,997 Smithfield, RI $116,232 Johnston, RI $116,037

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

Understanding how an Architect IV'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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$107,181

Average $116,025/year

$122,174

$8,932

Average $9,669/month

$10,181

$2,061

Average $2,231/week

$2,350

$52

Average $56/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,174	$10,181	$2,350	$59
Average	$116,025	$9,669	$2,231	$56
25th Percentile	$107,181	$8,932	$2,061	$52

Architect IV Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Architect IV, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Architect V role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $136,497 - a projected growth of 18% over your current level.

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