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Solution Architecture Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Solution Architecture Director make in the United States? (2025)

As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for a Solution Architecture Director in the United States is $198,279 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $95.

However, a Solution Architecture Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $233,223
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $179,385 to $216,570
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $162,183
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Solution Architecture Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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75th Percentile $216,570 $18,048 $4,165 $104
Average $198,279 $16,523 $3,813 $95
25th Percentile $179,385 $14,949 $3,450 $86
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Key Factors That Influence Solution Architecture Director Salaries

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Solution Architecture Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

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Last Updated on November 01, 2025

Solution Architecture Director bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 62.4%
Bonuses 12.7%
Social Security 4.4%
401k/403b 3.2%
Disability 1.5%
Healthcare 2.6%
Pension 4.1%
Time Off 9.2%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $198,279 62.4%
Bonus $40,380 12.7%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $13,914 4.4%
401K/403B $10,024 3.2%
Disability $4,773 1.5%
Healthcare $8,352 2.6%
Pension $12,888 4.1%
Time Off $29,373 9.2%
Total Compensation $317,982 100%
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FAQ about Solution Architecture Director

1. Where can a Solution Architecture Director earn the most?

A Solution 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 Solution Architecture Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Solution Architecture Director is $250,089.

2. What is the highest pay for Solution Architecture Director?

The highest pay for Solution Architecture Director is $233,223.

3. What is the lowest pay for Solution Architecture Director?

The lowest pay for Solution Architecture Director is $162,183.

4. What are the responsibilities of Solution Architecture Director?

Directs and oversees the team responsible for designing and implementing technological solutions that align with business needs. Responsible for guiding solution delivery, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Implements architectural principles, standards, and governance to ensure consistency. Ensures factors such as reliability, scalability, flexibility, and security are considered in the architecture decisions. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior 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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