What are the main factors that influence a Snowflake Architect's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Snowflake Architect?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Snowflake Architect roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Snowflake Architect's salary?

A Snowflake Architect's salary grows with experience: a Software Architect II (2-4 years)earns $104,204, a Software Architect III (4-7 years)earns $142,025, a Snowflake Architect (7+ years)earns $160,814, a Software Architect V (7-10 years)earns $195,235, a Software Architect VI (10-12 years)earns $245,009,

What are the highest paying states for a Snowflake Architect?

Snowflake Architect salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Snowflake Architect roles are District of Columbia $165,018, California $164,392, Massachusetts $162,201. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Snowflake Architect roles make?

Salaries for Snowflake Architect level roles vary by specialization: IS Architect: $162,891; Architect Manager: $143,744; Architect V: $131,558; Architect IV: $111,857; Architect Supervisor: $108,818.

Snowflake Architect Salary in Washington

How much does a Snowflake Architect make in Washington?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Snowflake Architect in Washington is $161,605 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $78.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $182,177
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $149,366 to $172,373
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $138,222

10% $138,222

50% (Median) $161,605

90% $182,177

Snowflake Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$172,373	$14,364	$3,315	$83
Average	$161,605	$13,467	$3,108	$78
25th Percentile	$149,366	$12,447	$2,872	$72

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Key Factors That Influence Snowflake Architect Salaries

A Snowflake 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 Snowflake Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Snowflake 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): $104,204
Early Career (1-2 years): $142,025
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $160,814
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $195,235
Expert (over 8 years): $245,009

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Snowflake Architect	$104,204
Software ... Level Snowflake Architect	$142,025
Snowflake... Level Snowflake Architect	$160,814
Software ... Level Snowflake Architect	$195,235
Software ... Level Snowflake Architect	$245,009

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How Do Snowflake 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 Snowflake Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $165,018.
California: $164,392.
Massachusetts: $162,201.

District of Columbia $165,018 California $164,392 Massachusetts $162,201 Washington $161,605 New Jersey $161,546 Alaska $161,337 Connecticut $159,280 New York $158,445

Hawaii $155,778 Rhode Island $154,526 Maryland $153,676 Minnesota $152,514 Colorado $152,067 Illinois $151,917 Oregon $151,351 Delaware $150,934

New Hampshire $150,672 Virginia $150,084 Pennsylvania $148,370 Nevada $147,506 North Dakota $147,223 Michigan $146,776 Wisconsin $146,612 Vermont $146,284

Texas $145,375 Maine $145,315 Arizona $145,226 Ohio $145,121 Georgia $143,750 Indiana $143,064 Wyoming $142,930 Utah $142,722

Iowa $142,632 Kansas $141,917 Louisiana $141,708 North Carolina $141,634 Missouri $141,604 Florida $141,023 Montana $140,710 Nebraska $140,412

Kentucky $140,248 South Carolina $139,651 Tennessee $139,279 Idaho $139,130 New Mexico $138,042 Oklahoma $137,803 Alabama $136,924 South Dakota $135,448

Arkansas $134,644 West Virginia $134,211 Mississippi $132,915

Top Paying Cities for Snowflake 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:

Auburn: $161,407
Federal Way: $161,337
Bellevue: $164,653

Auburn, WA $161,407

Federal Way, WA $161,337

Bellevue, WA $164,653

Black Diamond, WA $160,544

Bothell, WA $163,874

Burton, WA $161,633

Carnation, WA $161,452

Duvall, WA $161,984

Edmonds, WA $163,358

Enumclaw, WA $158,198

Fall City, WA $162,173

Hobart, WA $161,550

Issaquah, WA $162,736

Kenmore, WA $164,213

Kent, WA $161,549

Kirkland, WA $164,549

Lynnwood, WA $163,026

Maple Valley, WA $161,408

Medina, WA $164,699

Mercer Island, WA $164,643

Mountlake Terrace, WA $163,465

North Bend, WA $159,838

Pacific, WA $161,315

Preston, WA $162,426

Ravensdale, WA $160,116

Redmond, WA $164,312

Redondo, WA $161,519

Renton, WA $163,291

Rollingbay, WA $162,704

Seahurst, WA $163,592

Snoqualmie, WA $161,051

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $156,293

Vashon, WA $161,750

Woodinville, WA $163,318

Sammamish, WA $163,750

Mill Creek, WA $162,309

Seattle, WA $164,750

Bainbridge Island, WA $162,938

Everett, WA $162,470

Acme, WA $154,041

Anacortes, WA $155,493

Blakely Island, WA $154,427

Arlington, WA $160,191

Baring, WA $158,942

Bellingham, WA $153,840

Blaine, WA $153,520

Bow, WA $154,202

Burlington, WA $155,061

Clearlake, WA $155,934

Clinton, WA $161,999

Concrete, WA $154,274

Conway, WA $158,323

Coupeville, WA $159,106

Custer, WA $153,699

Darrington, WA $154,341

Deer Harbor, WA $154,518

Deming, WA $153,992

Eastsound, WA $153,918

Everson, WA $153,728

Ferndale, WA $153,770

Freeland, WA $161,125

Friday Harbor, WA $154,804

Gold Bar, WA $159,279

Granite Falls, WA $159,975

Greenbank, WA $160,620

Hamilton, WA $155,596

Index, WA $156,892

La Conner, WA $156,277

Lake Stevens, WA $162,446

North Lakewood, WA $161,395

Langley, WA $161,626

Lopez Island, WA $155,141

Lummi Island, WA $153,857

Lyman, WA $155,539

Lynden, WA $153,704

Maple Falls, WA $153,651

Marblemount, WA $153,971

Marysville, WA $162,476

Monroe, WA $161,136

Mount Vernon, WA $156,559

Mukilteo, WA $162,398

Nooksack, WA $153,707

Oak Harbor, WA $157,343

Olga, WA $154,120

Orcas, WA $154,398

Point Roberts, WA $153,196

Camano Island, WA $159,873

Rockport, WA $151,907

Sedro Woolley, WA $155,143

Shaw Island, WA $154,663

Silvana, WA $161,125

Skykomish, WA $156,138

Snohomish, WA $161,896

Stanwood, WA $160,525

Startup, WA $160,173

Sultan, WA $160,295

Sumas, WA $153,654

Waldron, WA $153,916

Anderson Island, WA $160,106

Ashford, WA $157,103

Beaver, WA $152,801

Bremerton, WA $161,739

Silverdale, WA $161,470

Brinnon, WA $159,744

Buckley, WA $160,301

Burley, WA $161,191

Carbonado, WA $158,910

Carlsborg, WA $156,080

Chimacum, WA $159,699

Clallam Bay, WA $152,825

Dupont, WA $159,808

Eatonville, WA $158,492

Gig Harbor, WA $160,657

Elbe, WA $157,581

Forks, WA $153,076

Fox Island, WA $161,086

Glenoma, WA $155,320

Graham, WA $160,253

Port Hadlock, WA $159,653

Hansville, WA $161,133

Indianola, WA $163,307

Joyce, WA $153,409

Kapowsin, WA $159,681

Keyport, WA $162,005

Kingston, WA $162,327

La Grande, WA $158,271

Lakebay, WA $160,267

La Push, WA $153,366

Longbranch, WA $159,593

Sumner, WA $160,999

Manchester, WA $163,043

Milton, WA $161,246

Mineral, WA $155,980

Morton, WA $155,503

Neah Bay, WA $153,000

Nordland, WA $160,018

Olalla, WA $161,379

Orting, WA $160,049

Packwood, WA $152,526

Port Angeles, WA $156,076

Port Gamble, WA $161,668

Port Ludlow, WA $160,759

Port Orchard, WA $161,838

Port Townsend, WA $159,024

Poulsbo, WA $162,063

Puyallup, WA $161,239

Quilcene, WA $160,088

Randle, WA $153,800

Retsil, WA $161,766

Seabeck, WA $161,081

Sekiu, WA $152,828

Sequim, WA $157,264

South Colby, WA $162,327

South Prairie, WA $160,331

Southworth, WA $162,996

Spanaway, WA $160,624

Steilacoom, WA $160,617

Bonney Lake, WA $160,787

Suquamish, WA $162,795

Tracyton, WA $161,808

Vaughn, WA $160,253

Wauna, WA $160,949

Wilkeson, WA $159,779

Longmire, WA $155,420

Paradise Inn, WA $155,296

Tacoma, WA $161,203

Camp Murray, WA $160,768

Mcchord Afb, WA $161,191

Lakewood, WA $161,174

University Place, WA $161,201

Olympia, WA $158,028

Lacey, WA $158,387

Tumwater, WA $158,092

Aberdeen, WA $155,515

Adna, WA $156,071

Allyn, WA $160,076

Amanda Park, WA $153,783

Bay Center, WA $153,930

Belfair, WA $160,399

Bucoda, WA $158,039

Centralia, WA $157,793

Chehalis, WA $157,043

Cinebar, WA $156,808

Copalis Beach, WA $154,110

Copalis Crossing, WA $153,842

Cosmopolis, WA $156,386

Curtis, WA $154,919

Doty, WA $156,511

East Olympia, WA $158,307

Elma, WA $157,891

Ethel, WA $155,624

Galvin, WA $157,700

Grapeview, WA $159,422

Grayland, WA $154,052

Hoodsport, WA $158,922

Hoquiam, WA $155,028

Humptulips, WA $154,384

Lebam, WA $154,785

Lilliwaup, WA $159,711

Littlerock, WA $158,036

Mccleary, WA $158,070

Mckenna, WA $158,758

Malone, WA $157,872

Matlock, WA $157,942

Menlo, WA $154,869

Moclips, WA $153,859

Montesano, WA $157,302

Mossyrock, WA $154,409

Napavine, WA $156,638

Neilton, WA $154,246

Oakville, WA $157,724

Ocean Shores, WA $154,316

Onalaska, WA $156,827

Pacific Beach, WA $153,868

Pe Ell, WA $155,250

Quinault, WA $154,663

Rainier, WA $158,304

Raymond, WA $155,058

Rochester, WA $157,776

Roy, WA $159,569

Ryderwood, WA $154,198

Salkum, WA $155,521

Satsop, WA $157,586

Shelton, WA $158,566

Silver Creek, WA $155,468

South Bend, WA $153,861

Taholah, WA $153,682

Tahuya, WA $159,450

Tenino, WA $158,155

Tokeland, WA $154,199

Toledo, WA $154,861

Union, WA $159,006

Vader, WA $154,748

Westport, WA $154,372

Winlock, WA $155,450

Yelm, WA $158,217

Amboy, WA $154,930

Appleton, WA $151,992

Ariel, WA $154,523

Battle Ground, WA $155,369

Bingen, WA $153,310

Brush Prairie, WA $155,565

Camas, WA $155,551

Carrolls, WA $154,269

Carson, WA $154,487

Castle Rock, WA $154,399

Cathlamet, WA $153,871

Centerville, WA $151,463

Chinook, WA $152,690

Cougar, WA $153,828

Dallesport, WA $151,782

Glenwood, WA $151,888

Goldendale, WA $151,412

Grays River, WA $153,699

Heisson, WA $155,280

Husum, WA $152,956

Ilwaco, WA $152,779

Kalama, WA $154,336

Kelso, WA $154,611

Klickitat, WA $151,785

La Center, WA $155,240

Long Beach, WA $153,077

Longview, WA $154,520

Lyle, WA $151,858

Nahcotta, WA $153,050

Naselle, WA $153,211

North Bonneville, WA $154,313

Ocean Park, WA $153,877

Oysterville, WA $153,394

Ridgefield, WA $155,408

Rosburg, WA $153,023

Seaview, WA $153,001

Silverlake, WA $154,459

Skamokawa, WA $153,439

Stevenson, WA $154,253

Toutle, WA $154,050

Trout Lake, WA $152,621

Underwood, WA $153,223

Vancouver, WA $156,009

Wahkiacus, WA $151,600

Washougal, WA $155,231

White Salmon, WA $152,792

Wishram, WA $151,424

Woodland, WA $154,874

Yacolt, WA $155,016

Wenatchee, WA $151,508

East Wenatchee, WA $151,308

Ardenvoir, WA $151,463

Brewster, WA $151,013

Bridgeport, WA $150,832

Carlton, WA $151,061

Cashmere, WA $151,470

Chelan, WA $151,213

Chelan Falls, WA $151,290

Conconully, WA $150,932

Dryden, WA $151,700

Entiat, WA $151,275

Ephrata, WA $150,719

George, WA $151,524

Leavenworth, WA $152,435

Loomis, WA $150,937

Malaga, WA $151,534

Malott, WA $150,984

Mansfield, WA $150,344

Manson, WA $151,250

Marlin, WA $150,040

Mazama, WA $151,092

Methow, WA $150,897

Monitor, WA $151,432

Moses Lake, WA $150,764

Okanogan, WA $150,834

Omak, WA $150,973

Orondo, WA $151,062

Oroville, WA $151,156

Palisades, WA $150,610

Pateros, WA $150,955

Peshastin, WA $151,369

Quincy, WA $151,260

Riverside, WA $150,937

Rock Island, WA $150,987

Soap Lake, WA $150,493

Stehekin, WA $151,131

Stratford, WA $150,116

Tonasket, WA $151,019

Twisp, WA $151,162

Warden, WA $151,335

Waterville, WA $150,645

Wauconda, WA $150,841

Wilson Creek, WA $149,967

Winthrop, WA $151,211

Yakima, WA $149,876

Brownstown, WA $149,876

Buena, WA $150,320

Cle Elum, WA $152,374

Cowiche, WA $149,876

Easton, WA $154,790

Ellensburg, WA $150,031

Naches, WA $152,309

Grandview, WA $153,892

Granger, WA $152,151

Harrah, WA $149,876

Kittitas, WA $150,007

Mabton, WA $152,353

Moxee, WA $150,359

Outlook, WA $152,144

Parker, WA $149,920

Ronald, WA $153,180

Roslyn, WA $152,997

Selah, WA $149,876

South Cle Elum, WA $153,067

Sunnyside, WA $154,542

Thorp, WA $150,534

Tieton, WA $149,876

Toppenish, WA $151,800

Vantage, WA $151,451

Wapato, WA $149,984

White Swan, WA $150,248

Zillah, WA $150,540

Airway Heights, WA $151,962

Chattaroy, WA $151,773

Cheney, WA $151,758

Colbert, WA $151,897

Deer Park, WA $151,740

Edwall, WA $151,563

Elk, WA $151,454

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $151,941

Fairfield, WA $151,606

Ford, WA $151,633

Four Lakes, WA $151,943

Greenacres, WA $151,847

Lamont, WA $151,263

Latah, WA $151,371

Liberty Lake, WA $151,768

Marshall, WA $151,962

Mead, WA $151,785

Medical Lake, WA $151,870

Mica, WA $151,850

Newman Lake, WA $151,683

Nine Mile Falls, WA $151,882

Otis Orchards, WA $151,830

Reardan, WA $151,748

Rockford, WA $151,722

Spangle, WA $151,785

Sprague, WA $151,292

Tekoa, WA $151,144

Tumtum, WA $151,691

Valleyford, WA $151,901

Veradale, WA $151,934

Waverly, WA $151,554

Wellpinit, WA $151,450

Addy, WA $151,238

Albion, WA $151,044

Almira, WA $150,087

Belmont, WA $150,898

Benge, WA $150,801

Boyds, WA $150,870

Chewelah, WA $151,365

Clayton, WA $151,640

Colfax, WA $151,025

Colton, WA $150,035

Colville, WA $151,050

Coulee City, WA $150,193

Coulee Dam, WA $150,639

Creston, WA $150,652

Curlew, WA $150,943

Cusick, WA $150,424

Danville, WA $150,901

Davenport, WA $151,262

Electric City, WA $150,595

Elmer City, WA $150,990

Endicott, WA $151,108

Evans, WA $151,062

Farmington, WA $150,697

Fruitland, WA $151,208

Garfield, WA $150,827

Gifford, WA $151,089

Grand Coulee, WA $150,503

Harrington, WA $151,110

Hartline, WA $149,978

Hay, WA $150,643

Hunters, WA $151,114

Inchelium, WA $150,752

Ione, WA $149,990

Keller, WA $150,461

Kettle Falls, WA $150,970

Lacrosse, WA $150,801

Lamona, WA $150,606

Laurier, WA $150,861

Lincoln, WA $151,098

Loon Lake, WA $151,511

Malden, WA $151,520

Malo, WA $151,037

Marcus, WA $151,520

Metaline, WA $150,658

Metaline Falls, WA $149,786

Mohler, WA $150,990

Nespelem, WA $150,651

Newport, WA $150,894

Northport, WA $151,069

Oakesdale, WA $151,199

Odessa, WA $150,303

Orient, WA $150,824

Palouse, WA $150,578

Pullman, WA $150,490

Republic, WA $150,874

Rice, WA $151,020

Ritzville, WA $150,928

Rosalia, WA $151,566

Saint John, WA $151,244

Springdale, WA $151,447

Steptoe, WA $151,949

Thornton, WA $151,275

Uniontown, WA $149,891

Usk, WA $150,745

Valley, WA $151,381

Wilbur, WA $150,543

Spokane, WA $151,962

Pasco, WA $156,553

Benton City, WA $156,529

Beverly, WA $151,919

Bickleton, WA $151,511

Burbank, WA $157,107

College Place, WA $153,901

Connell, WA $153,421

Dayton, WA $150,886

Dixie, WA $152,309

Eltopia, WA $155,688

Hooper, WA $150,473

Kahlotus, WA $151,739

Kennewick, WA $158,028

Lind, WA $150,946

Mesa, WA $155,243

Othello, WA $152,678

Paterson, WA $154,724

Plymouth, WA $157,244

Pomeroy, WA $150,871

Prescott, WA $153,193

Mattawa, WA $153,056

Prosser, WA $155,001

Richland, WA $157,104

West Richland, WA $157,106

Roosevelt, WA $150,771

Royal City, WA $151,764

Starbuck, WA $151,309

Touchet, WA $155,517

Waitsburg, WA $151,862

Walla Walla, WA $153,228

Wallula, WA $156,729

Washtucna, WA $150,694

Anatone, WA $149,621

Asotin, WA $150,071

Clarkston, WA $150,420

Snowflake Architect Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Snowflake Architect roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 42% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Snowflake Architect positions in Transportation or Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Snowflake Architect as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Snowflake Architect

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$202,006	$97.0	25%
Financial Services	$185,846	$89.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$180,998	$87.0	12%
Internet	$180,998	$87.0	12%
Software & Networking	$174,534	$84.0	8%

Snowflake Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Snowflake 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.

$149,366

Average $161,605/year

$172,373

$12,447

Average $13,467/month

$14,364

$2,872

Average $3,108/week

$3,315

$72

Average $78/hour

$83

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$172,373	$14,364	$3,315	$83
Average	$161,605	$13,467	$3,108	$78
25th Percentile	$149,366	$12,447	$2,872	$72

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