How Much Does an Enterprise Architect Make in San Jose, CA ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Enterprise Architect Salary in San Jose, CA

As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Enterprise Architect in San Jose, CA is $161,529, equivalent to $78 per hour, $3,106 weekly, or $13,461 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 San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $140,570 to $185,177. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($150,558) and 75th percentile ($173,907), while top earners (90th percentile) make $185,177 per year. This $23,349 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, San Jose Enterprise Architect often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 1 statewide for Enterprise Architect job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Enterprise Architect Salary $140,570 San Jose, CA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Enterprise Architect Salary $150,558 San Jose, CA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Enterprise Architect Salary $161,529 San Jose, CA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Enterprise Architect Salary $173,907 San Jose, CA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Enterprise Architect Salary $185,177 San Jose, CA July 01, 2026
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Enterprise Architect in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Enterprise Architect ranges from $150,558 to $173,907 with the average base salary of $161,529. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $168,124 to $216,460 with the average total cash compensation of $190,998.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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