As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Architect in Columbia, SC is $122,175, equivalent to $59 per hour, $2,350 weekly, or $10,181 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Security Architect in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Security Architect in Columbia, SC vary widely, spanning from $108,821 to $139,314. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($115,185) and 75th percentile ($131,146), while top earners (90th percentile) make $139,314 per year. This $15,961 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Security Architecture, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Columbia Security Architect often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Columbia currently ranks 674 statewide for Security Architect job salary. 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
Security Architect Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Security Architect Salary $108,821 Columbia, SC June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Architect Salary $115,185 Columbia, SC June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Architect Salary $122,175 Columbia, SC June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Architect Salary $131,146 Columbia, SC June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Architect Salary $139,314 Columbia, SC June 01, 2026
25% $115,185 10% $108,821 90% $139,314 75% $131,146 $122,175 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

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