As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Enterprise Architect in the US is $128,065, equivalent to $62 per hour, $2,463 weekly, or $10,672 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Enterprise Architect in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Enterprise Architect in the US vary widely, spanning from $111,464 to $146,835. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($119,375) and 75th percentile ($137,890), while top earners (90th percentile) make $146,835 per year. This $18,515 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Agile, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Enterprise Architect often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 74 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Enterprise Architect Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Enterprise Architect Salary $111,464 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Enterprise Architect Salary $119,375 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Enterprise Architect Salary $128,065 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Enterprise Architect Salary $137,890 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Enterprise Architect Salary $146,835 US May 01, 2026
25% $119,375 10% $111,464 90% $146,835 75% $137,890 $128,065 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Enterprise Architect ?

Enterprise architecture (EA) is "a well-defined practice for conducting enterprise analysis, design, planning, and implementation, using a comprehensive approach at all times, for the successful development and execution of strategy. Enterprise architecture applies architecture principles and practices to guide organizations through the business, information, process, and technology changes necessary to execute their strategies. These practices utilize the various aspects of an enterprise to identify, motivate, and achieve these changes." Practitioners of enterprise architecture, enterprise a...

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