What are the main factors that influence an Application Security Architect's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Application Security Architect's salary?

An Application Security Architect's salary grows with experience: a Software Architect II (2-4 years)earns $96,275, a Software Architect III (4-7 years)earns $131,146, a Application Security Architect (7+ years)earns $148,483, a Software Architect V (7-10 years)earns $180,206, a Software Architect VI (10-12 years)earns $226,177,

What are the highest paying states for an Application Security Architect?

Application Security Architect salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Application Security Architect roles are District of Columbia $159,347, California $158,743, Massachusetts $156,627. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Application Security Architect roles make?

Salaries for Application Security Architect level roles vary by specialization: Application Architect Executive: $241,528; Senior Application Architect: $151,987; Application Solutions Architect: $148,823; Cloud Application Architect: $145,057; Mobile Application Architect: $144,197.

Application Security Architect Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Application Security Architect make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Security Architect in Rhode Island is $149,215 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $168,219
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,920 to $159,162
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $127,637

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Application Security Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$159,162	$13,264	$3,061	$77
Average	$149,215	$12,435	$2,870	$72
25th Percentile	$137,920	$11,493	$2,652	$66

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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 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): $96,275
Early Career (1-2 years): $131,146
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $148,483
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $180,206
Expert (over 8 years): $226,177

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Application Security Architect	$96,275
Software ... Level Application Security Architect	$131,146
Applicati... Level Application Security Architect	$148,483
Software ... Level Application Security Architect	$180,206
Software ... Level Application Security Architect	$226,177

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How Do Application Security Architect Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Application Security Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $159,347.
California: $158,743.
Massachusetts: $156,627.

District of Columbia $159,347 California $158,743 Massachusetts $156,627 Washington $156,051 New Jersey $155,994 Alaska $155,792 Connecticut $153,806 New York $153,000

Hawaii $150,424 Rhode Island $149,215 Maryland $148,395 Minnesota $147,272 Colorado $146,841 Illinois $146,697 Oregon $146,150 Delaware $145,747

New Hampshire $145,493 Virginia $144,926 Pennsylvania $143,271 Nevada $142,437 North Dakota $142,163 Michigan $141,731 Wisconsin $141,573 Vermont $141,256

Texas $140,379 Maine $140,321 Arizona $140,235 Ohio $140,134 Georgia $138,810 Indiana $138,148 Wyoming $138,018 Utah $137,817

Iowa $137,730 Kansas $137,040 Louisiana $136,838 North Carolina $136,766 Missouri $136,737 Florida $136,176 Montana $135,874 Nebraska $135,586

Kentucky $135,428 South Carolina $134,852 Tennessee $134,492 Idaho $134,348 New Mexico $133,298 Oklahoma $133,068 Alabama $132,218 South Dakota $130,794

Arkansas $130,016 West Virginia $129,599 Mississippi $128,347

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:

Adamsville: $151,080
Albion: $149,804
Ashaway: $150,794

Adamsville, RI $151,080 Albion, RI $149,804 Ashaway, RI $150,794 Barrington, RI $149,410 Block Island, RI $150,241 Bradford, RI $150,703 Bristol, RI $149,985 Carolina, RI $150,454

Charlestown, RI $150,509 Chepachet, RI $150,210 Clayville, RI $149,791 Coventry, RI $149,798 West Greenwich, RI $150,211 East Greenwich, RI $149,697 Exeter, RI $150,169 Fiskeville, RI $149,407

Forestdale, RI $150,558 Foster, RI $150,131 Glendale, RI $150,569 Greene, RI $150,328 Greenville, RI $149,464 Harmony, RI $149,657 Harrisville, RI $150,505 Hope, RI $149,500

Hope Valley, RI $150,662 Hopkinton, RI $150,860 Jamestown, RI $150,356 Kenyon, RI $150,436 Little Compton, RI $151,057 Manville, RI $150,001 Mapleville, RI $150,238 Newport, RI $150,508

Middletown, RI $150,574 North Kingstown, RI $149,955 North Scituate, RI $149,658 Oakland, RI $150,401 Pascoag, RI $150,604 Pawtucket, RI $149,186 Central Falls, RI $149,253 Cumberland, RI $150,100

Lincoln, RI $149,402 Portsmouth, RI $150,492 Prudence Island, RI $150,182 Rockville, RI $150,837 Saunderstown, RI $150,266 Shannock, RI $150,444 Slatersville, RI $150,559 Slocum, RI $150,262

Tiverton, RI $150,949 Wakefield, RI $150,394 Kingston, RI $150,336 Narragansett, RI $150,436 Peace Dale, RI $150,375 Warren, RI $149,795 Warwick, RI $149,378 Westerly, RI $150,830

West Kingston, RI $150,384 West Warwick, RI $149,561 Wood River Junction, RI $150,598 Woonsocket, RI $150,567 North Smithfield, RI $150,224 Wyoming, RI $150,444 Providence, RI $149,143 Cranston, RI $149,163

North Providence, RI $149,181 East Providence, RI $149,153 Riverside, RI $149,201 Rumford, RI $149,179 Smithfield, RI $149,481 Johnston, RI $149,231

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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$137,920

Average $149,215/year

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Average $12,435/month

$13,264

$2,652

Average $2,870/week

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Average $72/hour

$77

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$159,162	$13,264	$3,061	$77
Average	$149,215	$12,435	$2,870	$72
25th Percentile	$137,920	$11,493	$2,652	$66

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