Systems Architecture Senior Director Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Systems Architecture Senior Director Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Systems Architecture Senior Director make in Chicago, IL? The average Systems Architecture Senior Director salary in Chicago, IL is $258,175 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $236,521 and $281,419. 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. 

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10th Percentile Systems Architecture Senior Director Salary $216,805 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Systems Architecture Senior Director Salary $236,521 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Systems Architecture Senior Director Salary $258,175 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Systems Architecture Senior Director Salary $281,419 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Systems Architecture Senior Director Salary $302,582 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
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Job Description for Systems Architecture Senior Director

Systems Architecture Senior Director directs the architectural design, development, and deployment of an organization's overall IT systems. Leads the strategy, management, and implementation of the systems architecture function. Being a Systems Architecture Senior Director ensures that systems are designed to consider functional requirements, scalability, and security. Evaluates system solutions based on user needs, cost, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms. Additionally, Systems Architecture Senior Director identifies and researches potential technology products to enhance solution delivery. Participates in creating strategies and policies to meet overall business goals. Oversees implementation of architecture system and advises adjustments to top management. May require a master's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Systems Architecture Senior Director manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Systems Architecture Senior Director typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • RK Management Consultants, Inc. - Chicago, IL
    Our esteemed Telecommunication client is actively seeking a Director of Network Design and Architecture. This full-time position is based in Chicago, IL, o...
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    Tech Mahindra is an Indian multinational information technology services and consulting company. Tech Mahindra is a US$6.0 billion company with over 148,00...
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  • Advantage Solutions - Chicago, IL
    Summary. Sr. Director / Director - Architecture Engineering Management. Advantage. Solutions IT in Chicago, IL is looking for a Architecture Engineering Ma...
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    Overview. National Award-Winning Multidisciplinary Engineering & Architecture Firm is seeking a highly motivated Director of Architecture to join their Chi...
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Systems Architecture Senior Director Pay Difference by Location

Systems Architecture Senior Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Systems Architecture Senior Director, the highest Systems Architecture Senior Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Systems Architecture Senior Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Systems Architecture Senior Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Systems Architecture Senior 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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