How much does a Software Architect III make in San Jose, CA? The average Software Architect III salary in San Jose, CA is $154,863 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $138,826 and $175,395. 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 III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Architect III Salary $124,226 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Software Architect III Salary $138,826 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Software Architect III Salary $154,863 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Software Architect III Salary $175,395 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Software Architect III Salary $194,089 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
25% $138,826 10% $124,226 90% $194,089 75% $175,395 $154,863 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Software Architect III

Software Architect III is responsible for the structural design and development of new software systems or extensive software revisions for external customers. Analyzes software requirements and defines system components to ensure efficient and scalable software architecture. Being a Software Architect III designs and implements software solutions to consider business and technical needs and ensures compatibility with existing systems. Creates and maintains architecture documentation such as design specifications and diagrams to guide future maintenance and development. Additionally, Software Architect III works with non-technical stakeholders to analyze requirements and understand constraints, dependencies, and business needs. Has in-depth knowledge of software development processes and methodologies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Software Architect III work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Software Architect III typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Software Architect III

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Software Architect III, the first career path typically starts with an Applications Programmer IV position, and then Applications Programmer V.

The second career path typically starts with a Software Architect IV position, and then progresses to Software Architect V.

The third career path typically starts with a Midrange Programmer IV position, and then progresses to Midrange Programmer V.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically progresses to Mobile Applications Development Manager.

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