Chief Software Architect Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Chief Software Architect Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Chief Software Architect make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Software Architect in Chicago, IL is $133,737. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $125,272 to $139,844, with most professionals earning between $117,566 and $145,404.

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10th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $117,566 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $125,272 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $133,737 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $139,844 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $145,404 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $125,272 10% $117,566 90% $145,404 75% $139,844 $133,737 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Software Architect III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chief Software Architect

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Software Architect V

    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Software Architect in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Chief Software Architect ranges from $125,272 to $139,844 with the average base salary of $133,737. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $125,272 to $139,844 with the average total cash compensation of $133,737.

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Skills associated with Chief Software Architect: Architecture, Software Development

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