AEM Technical Architect Salary in the United States

How much does an AEM Technical Architect make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an AEM Technical Architect in the United States is $133,161 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $153,759
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,409 to $143,943
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $116,441
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AEM Technical Architect Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $143,943 $11,995 $2,768 $69
Average $133,161 $11,097 $2,561 $64
25th Percentile $124,409 $10,367 $2,392 $60
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Key Factors That Influence AEM Technical Architect Salaries

An AEM Technical 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 AEM Technical Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an AEM Technical 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): $85,301
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $108,258
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,914
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,907
  • Expert (over 8 years): $167,754
Levels Salary
Enterpris... Level AEM Technical Architect$85,301
Enterpris... Level AEM Technical Architect$108,258
AEM Techn... Level AEM Technical Architect$130,914
Enterpris... Level AEM Technical Architect$145,907
Enterpris... Level AEM Technical Architect$167,754
$85,301 0 yr
$108,258 < 2 yrs
$130,914 2-4 yrs
$145,907 5-8 yrs
$167,754 > 8 yrs
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How Do AEM Technical 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 AEM Technical Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $147,436.
  • California: $146,877.
  • Massachusetts: $144,919.

Top Paying Cities for AEM Technical 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: $167,956
  • San Francisco: $166,305
  • Oakland: $162,616

What Skills Can Increase an AEM Technical Architect's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.99% 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 2.69% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
  • Business Requirements (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Also known as stakeholder requirements specifications , describe the characteristics of a proposed system from the viewpoint of the system's end user. Often discussed in the context of developing or procuring software or other systems.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.99%
Agile 2.69%
Business Requirements 1.41%
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 AEM Technical Architect's salary.
  • Customer Success: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Influencing: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Digital Transformation: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Success
$137,156
3%
Influencing
$137,156
3%
Digital Transformation
$135,824
2%
Systems Architecture
$135,824
2%
Alignment
$135,824
2%
Coaching
$135,824
2%
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AEM Technical Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an AEM Technical 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for AEM Technical Architect

Salaries for an AEM Technical Architect can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $120,706 in 2023 to around $121,140 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of AEM Technical Architect salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of AEM Technical Architect Over Time

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