Security Architect Salary in the United States

Security Architect Salary

How much does a Security Architect make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Security Architect in the United States is $135,258. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $120,896 to $149,558, with most professionals earning between $107,819 and $162,576.

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Security Architect Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Security Architect Salary $107,819 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Security Architect Salary $120,896 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Security Architect Salary $135,258 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Security Architect Salary $149,558 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Security Architect Salary $162,576 US April 01, 2025
25% $120,896 10% $107,819 90% $162,576 75% $149,558 $135,258 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Cyber Security Architect I

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Security Architect

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Cyber Security Architect III

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Core compensation

 
 
 
120896
149558
135258

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
124774
157560
140373
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Security Architect in the United States. The base salary for Security Architect ranges from $120,896 to $149,558 with the average base salary of $135,258. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $124,774 to $157,560 with the average total cash compensation of $140,373.

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