Application Security Architect Salary in the United States

How much does an Application Security Architect make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Security Architect in the United States is $143,891 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

However, an Application Security Architect's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $162,227
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $133,021 to $153,489
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $123,124
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Application Security Architect Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $153,489 $12,791 $2,952 $74
Average $143,891 $11,991 $2,767 $69
25th Percentile $133,021 $11,085 $2,558 $64
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Key Factors That Influence Application Security Architect Salaries

An Application Security Architect'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Application Security Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application Security Architect'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $137,354
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $138,187
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $139,020
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,186
  • Expert (over 8 years): $146,291
Levels Salary
Entry Level Application Security Architect$137,354
Intermediate Level Application Security Architect$138,187
Senior Level Application Security Architect$139,020
Specialist Level Application Security Architect$141,186
Expert Level Application Security Architect$146,291
$137,354 0 yr
$138,187 < 2 yrs
$139,020 2-4 yrs
$141,186 5-8 yrs
$146,291 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Application Security Architects

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: $181,490
  • San Francisco: $179,705
  • Oakland: $175,720

What Skills Can Increase an Application Security Architect's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 4.62% 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 3.7% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
  • Enterprise Architecture (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): Conceptualizing and developing blueprints and structures to direct the enterprise architecture in achieving current and future business goals.
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Leadership 4.62%
Agile 3.7%
Enterprise Architecture 1.65%
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 Application Security Architect's salary.
  • Architecture Software: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Architecture Software
 $148,208
3%
Innovation
 $148,208
3%
Insight
 $146,769
2%
Product Management
 $146,769
2%
Software Engineering
 $146,769
2%
Networking
 $146,769
2%
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How Education impacts an Application Security Architect's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Application Security Architects enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Application Security Architect with a Bachelor's Degree is between $145,673 and $154,268).

Application Security Architect Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Application Security Architect
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 4.0%
Associates 2.6%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 40.7%
Doctorate 2.0%
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Application Security Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Application Security Architect'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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$133,021
Average $143,891/year
$153,489
$11,085
Average $11,991/month
$12,791
$2,558
Average $2,767/week
$2,952
$64
Average $69/hour
$74
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $153,489 $12,791 $2,952 $74
Average $143,891 $11,991 $2,767 $69
25th Percentile $133,021 $11,085 $2,558 $64

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Salary Trends for Application Security Architect

Salaries for an Application Security Architect can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $130,200 in 2023 to around $127,258 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Application Security Architect salary trends, .

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