As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Architect in Columbus, OH is $128,876, equivalent to $62 per hour, $2,478 weekly, or $10,740 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 Columbus, OH vary widely, spanning from $114,812 to $146,947. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($121,514) and 75th percentile ($138,335), while top earners (90th percentile) make $146,947 per year. This $16,821 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, Columbus Security Architect often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 445 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 $114,812 Columbus, OH August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Architect Salary $121,514 Columbus, OH August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Architect Salary $128,876 Columbus, OH August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Architect Salary $138,335 Columbus, OH August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Architect Salary $146,947 Columbus, OH August 01, 2026
25% $121,514 10% $114,812 90% $146,947 75% $138,335 $128,876 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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