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Hourly Wage for Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III?

As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III in the United States is $62, which translates to an annual salary of about $129,554.

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): $71 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58 to $67 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54 per hour
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Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $139,482 $11,624 $2,682 $67
Average $129,554 $10,796 $2,491 $62
25th Percentile $120,755 $10,063 $2,322 $58
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Key Factors That Influence Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III Salaries

An Enterprise Infrastructure 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 Enterprise Infrastructure Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Enterprise Infrastructure 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:

  • Enterprise Infrastructure Architect I (0-2 years): $84,415
  • Enterprise Infrastructure Architect II (2-4 years): $107,113
  • Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III (4-7 years): $129,554
  • Enterprise Infrastructure Architect IV (7+ years): $144,394
  • Enterprise Infrastructure Architect V (7-10 years): $166,011
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect I0-2 years$84,415
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect II2-4 years$107,113
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III4-7 years$129,554
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect IV7+ years$144,394
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect V7-10 years$166,011
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How Do Enterprise Infrastructure 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 Enterprise Infrastructure Architect IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $143,442.
  • California: $142,898.
  • Massachusetts: $140,994.

Top Paying Cities for Enterprise Infrastructure 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:

  • San Jose: $163,406
  • San Francisco: $161,617
  • Oakland: $158,211

What Skills Can Increase an Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.99% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Agile (Mentioned in 2.69% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
  • Business Requirements (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Also known as stakeholder requirements specifications , describe the characteristics of a proposed system from the viewpoint of the system's end user. Often discussed in the context of developing or procuring software or other systems.
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Leadership 5.99%
Agile 2.69%
Business Requirements 1.41%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III's salary.
  • Customer Success: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Influencing: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Digital Transformation: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Success
 $133,441
3%
Influencing
 $133,441
3%
Digital Transformation
 $132,145
2%
Systems Architecture
 $132,145
2%
Alignment
 $132,145
2%
Coaching
 $132,145
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Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $144,905. While startup companies pay approximate $122,546.

Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$122,546
Growth Stage51~500$129,612
Established501~5000$139,934
Enterprise5000+$144,905

Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Media sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Enterprise Infrastructure Architect positions in Financial Services or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$168,420$81.030%
Media$161,942$78.025%
Aerospace & Defense$155,465$75.020%
MFG Nondurable$152,874$73.018%
Healthcare$148,987$72.015%

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

Understanding how an Enterprise Infrastructure 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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75th Percentile $139,482 $11,624 $2,682 $67
Average $129,554 $10,796 $2,491 $62
25th Percentile $120,755 $10,063 $2,322 $58

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Salary Trends for Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III

Salaries for an Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $119,452 in 2023 to around $119,881 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III salary trends, .

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FAQ about Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

2. What are the responsibilities of Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III?

Designs and implements an organization's enterprise infrastructure that will adequately support the information systems. Analyzes system requirements and defines technology infrastructure that will meet business needs, including server infrastructure, capacity planning, storage requirements, and networking protocols. Documents infrastructure design, configurations, processes, and issues to monitor and track the status and health of IT infrastructure. Ensures that all systems are working at optimal levels and offers support to the application development department regarding new technologies and system requirements. Designs security measures to protect an organization's data and networks. Ensures that architecture project roll-outs meet security standards and are effectively integrated with current applications and scalable for future needs. Has knowledge of infrastructure, application programming, and web and software applications. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.

3. What are the skills of Enterprise Infrastructure Architect III

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Agile: Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.

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Business Requirements: Also known as stakeholder requirements specifications , describe the characteristics of a proposed system from the viewpoint of the system's end user. Often discussed in the context of developing or procuring software or other systems.

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