As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Architect in Los Angeles, CA is $146,154, equivalent to $70 per hour, $2,811 weekly, or $12,180 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 Los Angeles, CA vary widely, spanning from $130,208 to $166,656. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($137,807) and 75th percentile ($156,885), while top earners (90th percentile) make $166,656 per year. This $19,078 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, Los Angeles Security Architect often earn 0.2% higher than national averages. However, Los Angeles currently ranks 69 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 $130,208 Los Angeles, CA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Architect Salary $137,807 Los Angeles, CA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Architect Salary $146,154 Los Angeles, CA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Architect Salary $156,885 Los Angeles, CA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Architect Salary $166,656 Los Angeles, CA May 01, 2026
25% $137,807 10% $130,208 90% $166,656 75% $156,885 $146,154 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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