Lead System Architect Salary in Portland, OR

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How much does a Lead System Architect make in Portland, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead System Architect in Portland, OR is $185,105. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $170,566 to $200,601, with most professionals earning between $157,329 and $214,709.

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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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Average Salary Range for Lead System Architect in Portland, OR

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
170566
200601
185105

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
184015
224531
202160
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 Portland, OR. The base salary for Lead System Architect ranges from $170,566 to $200,601 with the average base salary of $185,105. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $184,015 to $224,531 with the average total cash compensation of $202,160.

View Average Salary for Lead System Architect as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $185,105 $170,566 - $200,601
Bonus $17,055 $13,448 - $23,930
Total Pay $202,160 $184,015 - $224,531
* 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 Portland, OR

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $170,355 - $200,352 COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Gresham, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $170,355 - $200,352 COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $170,566 - $200,601 COMPARE TO Portland, OR 0%
CITY, STATE Vancouver, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $170,127 - $200,084 COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $170,566 - $200,601 COMPARE TO Portland, OR 0%
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $169,915 - $199,835 COMPARE TO Portland, OR
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About Portland, Oregon    Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Vall....More

Portland, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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