Lead System Architect Salary in Helena, Montana

How much does a Lead System Architect make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Lead System Architect in Helena, MT is $151,895. While Salary.com is seeing that Lead System Architect salary in Helena, MT can go up to $176,187 or down to $129,103, but most earn between $139,965 and $164,611. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead System Architect in the United States.

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What is a Lead System Architect?

The Lead System Architect is responsible for designing and implementing complex systems and applications, ensuring that they meet the organization's business needs and technical requirements. They lead a team of system architects and engineers, providing guidance and direction to ensure that the systems are scalable, secure, and efficient. The Lead System Architect also collaborates with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions, and stays current with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve the organization's systems and architecture. They may also be involved in evaluating and selecting new technologies and tools to enhance the organization's technical capabilities.

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What does a Lead System Architect do?

Common responsibilities of a Lead System Architect

Develop and maintain the overall system architecture for a company's products or services.

September 19, 2023

Lead a team of architects and engineers in designing and implementing complex systems and solutions.

October 01, 2023

Ensure that the system architecture aligns with the company's strategic goals and objectives.

October 11, 2023

Define and enforce best practices and standards for system design and development.

October 16, 2023

Stay current with industry trends and best practices in system architecture and design.

November 03, 2023

Evaluate new technologies and tools to determine their potential impact on the system architecture.

November 12, 2023

Participate in the development and review of technical documentation and specifications.

November 12, 2023

Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues related to the system architecture.

November 18, 2023

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

November 29, 2023

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior architects and engineers.

November 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead System Architect in Helena, MT

Average Base Salary

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139965

164611

151895

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

150998

184240

165888

What is the average salary for Lead System Architect in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead System Architect in Helena, MT. The base salary for Lead System Architect ranges from $139,965 to $164,611 with the average base salary of $151,895. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $150,998 to $184,240 with the average total cash compensation of $165,888.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$151,895	$139,965 - $164,611
Bonus	$13,993	$11,033 - $19,629
Total Pay	$165,888	$150,998 - $184,240

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead System Architect Salary Near Helena, MT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Great Falls, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $141,849 - $166,827	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Butte, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,019 - $159,970	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,019 - $159,970	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Missoula, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,019 - $159,970	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,019 - $159,970	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Kalispell, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,240 - $169,638	COMPARE TO Helena, MT

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About Helena, Montana

Helena (/ˈhɛlɪnə/) is the state capital of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Helena was founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush, and was established in 1864. Over $3.6 billion of gold was extracted in the city limits over a duration of two decades, making it one of the wealthiest cities in the United States by the late nineteenth century. The concentration of wealth contributed to the city's prominent, elaborate Victorian architecture. At the 2010 census Helena's population was 28,190, making it the fifth least populous state capital in the Un...

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