What are the main factors that influence a Java Architect's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Java Architect's salary?

A Java Architect's salary grows with experience: a Software Architect II (2-4 years)earns $96,817, a Software Architect III (4-7 years)earns $131,829, a Java Architect (7+ years)earns $149,246, a Software Architect V (7-10 years)earns $181,087, a Software Architect VI (10-12 years)earns $227,303,

What are the highest paying states for a Java Architect?

Java Architect salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Java Architect roles are District of Columbia $160,164, California $159,557, Massachusetts $157,430. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Java Architect roles make?

Salaries for Java Architect level roles vary by specialization: Java Software Architect: $146,794; Java Technical Architect: $116,331; Java Engineer: $109,087; Java Programmer: $109,055; Java Tester: $107,860.

Java Architect Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Java Architect make in Rhode Island?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Java Architect in Rhode Island is $149,980 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

However, a Java Architect's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $169,065
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $138,448 to $159,970
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $127,948

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Java Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$159,970	$13,331	$3,076	$77
Average	$149,980	$12,498	$2,884	$72
25th Percentile	$138,448	$11,537	$2,662	$67

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Key Factors That Influence Java Architect Salaries

A Java Architect's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Java Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Java Architect's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $96,817
Early Career (1-2 years): $131,829
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $149,246
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $181,087
Expert (over 8 years): $227,303

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Java Architect	$96,817
Software ... Level Java Architect	$131,829
Java Arch... Level Java Architect	$149,246
Software ... Level Java Architect	$181,087
Software ... Level Java Architect	$227,303

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How Do Java Architect Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Java Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $160,164.
California: $159,557.
Massachusetts: $157,430.

District of Columbia $160,164 California $159,557 Massachusetts $157,430 Washington $156,852 New Jersey $156,794 Alaska $156,591 Connecticut $154,595 New York $153,785

Hawaii $151,195 Rhode Island $149,980 Maryland $149,156 Minnesota $148,028 Colorado $147,594 Illinois $147,449 Oregon $146,899 Delaware $146,494

New Hampshire $146,240 Virginia $145,670 Pennsylvania $144,006 Nevada $143,167 North Dakota $142,892 Michigan $142,458 Wisconsin $142,299 Vermont $141,981

Texas $141,098 Maine $141,041 Arizona $140,954 Ohio $140,853 Georgia $139,522 Indiana $138,856 Wyoming $138,726 Utah $138,524

Iowa $138,437 Kansas $137,742 Louisiana $137,540 North Carolina $137,468 Missouri $137,439 Florida $136,874 Montana $136,571 Nebraska $136,281

Kentucky $136,122 South Carolina $135,544 Tennessee $135,182 Idaho $135,037 New Mexico $133,981 Oklahoma $133,750 Alabama $132,896 South Dakota $131,464

Arkansas $130,683 West Virginia $130,264 Mississippi $129,005

Top Paying Cities for Java Architects

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $152,440
Albion: $149,908
Ashaway: $153,018

Adamsville, RI $152,440 Albion, RI $149,908 Ashaway, RI $153,018 Barrington, RI $149,908 Block Island, RI $152,223 Bradford, RI $152,917 Bristol, RI $149,763 Carolina, RI $151,673

Charlestown, RI $151,832 Chepachet, RI $149,619 Clayville, RI $149,763 Coventry, RI $149,619 West Greenwich, RI $149,517 East Greenwich, RI $149,720 Exeter, RI $152,917 Fiskeville, RI $149,908

Forestdale, RI $149,763 Foster, RI $149,517 Glendale, RI $149,517 Greene, RI $151,195 Greenville, RI $149,908 Harmony, RI $149,865 Harrisville, RI $149,619 Hope, RI $149,908

Hope Valley, RI $153,018 Hopkinton, RI $153,062 Jamestown, RI $151,528 Kenyon, RI $152,874 Little Compton, RI $152,382 Manville, RI $149,908 Mapleville, RI $149,517 Newport, RI $151,557

Middletown, RI $152,194 North Kingstown, RI $149,474 North Scituate, RI $149,865 Oakland, RI $149,662 Pascoag, RI $149,575 Pawtucket, RI $149,908 Central Falls, RI $149,908 Cumberland, RI $149,908

Lincoln, RI $149,908 Portsmouth, RI $150,950 Prudence Island, RI $149,619 Rockville, RI $153,062 Saunderstown, RI $151,615 Shannock, RI $152,830 Slatersville, RI $149,763 Slocum, RI $151,615

Tiverton, RI $152,483 Wakefield, RI $151,456 Kingston, RI $151,485 Narragansett, RI $151,514 Peace Dale, RI $151,456 Warren, RI $149,865 Warwick, RI $149,908 Westerly, RI $153,105

West Kingston, RI $151,572 West Warwick, RI $149,908 Wood River Junction, RI $152,917 Woonsocket, RI $149,763 North Smithfield, RI $149,865 Wyoming, RI $152,874 Providence, RI $149,908 Cranston, RI $149,908

North Providence, RI $149,908 East Providence, RI $149,908 Riverside, RI $149,908 Rumford, RI $149,908 Smithfield, RI $149,908 Johnston, RI $149,908

Java Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Java Architect's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$138,448

Average $149,980/year

$159,970

$11,537

Average $12,498/month

$13,331

$2,662

Average $2,884/week

$3,076

$67

Average $72/hour

$77

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$159,970	$13,331	$3,076	$77
Average	$149,980	$12,498	$2,884	$72
25th Percentile	$138,448	$11,537	$2,662	$67

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