As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Data Architecture Director in the United States is $214,401. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $193,015 to $237,806, with most professionals earning between $173,544 and $259,115.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $237,806 | $19,817 | $4,573 | $114 |
| Average | $214,401 | $17,867 | $4,123 | $103 |
| 25th Percentile | $193,015 | $16,085 | $3,712 | $93 |
An entry-level Data Architecture Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $201,314. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $203,229. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $205,783. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $209,613, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $214,401.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Data Architecture Director | $201,314 |
| Intermediate Level Data Architecture Director | $203,229 |
| Senior Level Data Architecture Director | $205,783 |
| Specialist Level Data Architecture Director | $209,613 |
| Expert Level Data Architecture Director | $214,401 |
| Entry Level | 6% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of May 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Data Architecture Director compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $187,307 in 2023 to approximately $185,370 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Data Architecture Director salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $214,401 | 63.4% | ||
| Bonus | $40,753 | 12.1% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $14,153 | 4.2% | ||
| 401K/403B | $10,500 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $5,103 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 2.5% | ||
| Pension | $13,500 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $31,404 | 9.3% | ||
| Total Compensation | $338,165 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Data Architecture Director is $214,401. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Data Architecture Director is $103; the average weekly pay of Data Architecture Director is $4,123; the average monthly pay of Data Architecture Director is $17,867.
A Data Architecture Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Data Architecture Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Data Architecture Director is $270,424.
The highest pay for Data Architecture Director is $259,115.
The lowest pay for Data Architecture Director is $173,544.
Directs and implements an organization's data architecture strategy, operations and initiatives. Leads the creation of projects to improve the usability, scalability, efficiency, and security of an organization's data resources. These can include data migrations, data governance initiatives, and data management and architecture projects. Ensures the department has procedures in place to design, develop, and test new and reconfigured data systems effectively and thoroughly. Helps align data systems with broader organizational data solutions and analytics initiatives. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
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