How much does a Software Architect Director make in Denver, CO? The average Software Architect Director salary in Denver, CO is $218,479 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $193,407 and $246,160. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Software Architect Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Architect Director Salary $170,580 Denver,CO March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Software Architect Director Salary $193,407 Denver,CO March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Software Architect Director Salary $218,479 Denver,CO March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Software Architect Director Salary $246,160 Denver,CO March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Software Architect Director Salary $271,362 Denver,CO March 26, 2024
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Job Description for Software Architect Director

Software Architect Director directs the structural design and development of new software systems or extensive software revisions for external customers. Develops policies and procedures to design efficient and scalable software architecture. Being a Software Architect Director identifies, researches, and resolves bottlenecks or weaknesses in the system architecture to improve efficiency, speed, and security. Evaluates and approves new technology, frameworks, and tools. Additionally, Software Architect Director reviews architecture documentation such as design specifications and diagrams to guide future maintenance and development. Works with non-technical stakeholders to analyze requirements and understand constraints, dependencies, and business needs. Estimates project feasibility, resources, and timeline. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Software Architect Director 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. To be a Software Architect Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Software Architect Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Software Architect Director, the highest Software Architect Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Software Architect Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Software Architect Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Software Architect Director salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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