Lead System Architect Salary in Philadelphia, PA

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How much does a Lead System Architect make?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead System Architect in Philadelphia, PA is $185,074. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $170,538 to $200,565, with most professionals earning between $157,304 and $214,670.

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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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Lead System Architect Salary By Experience Levels in Philadelphia, PA

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Average Salary Range for Lead System Architect in Philadelphia, PA

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Lead System Architect in 2025?
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 Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Lead System Architect ranges from $170,538 to $200,565 with the average base salary of $185,074. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $183,981 to $224,485 with the average total cash compensation of $202,122.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $185,074 $170,538 - $200,565
Bonus $17,049 $13,443 - $23,920
Total Pay $202,122 $183,981 - $224,485
* 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 Philadelphia, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Camden, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,378 - $201,553 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $169,246 - $199,046 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $175,606 - $206,525 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Trenton, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $176,145 - $207,160 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Wilmington, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $169,569 - $199,426 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $169,569 - $199,426 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
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