How much does a Middleware Architect make in Rockford, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Middleware Architect in Rockford, IL is $127,033. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $105,853 to a high of $155,554, with most professionals earning between $115,946 and $141,962.

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What is a Middleware Architect?

A Middleware Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the middleware infrastructure of an organization. This includes evaluating and selecting middleware technologies, defining middleware standards and best practices, and ensuring the integration and interoperability of different systems and applications. The Middleware Architect also collaborates with other IT teams and business stakeholders to understand their requirements and design solutions that meet their needs. Additionally, they are responsible for troubleshooting and resolving middleware-related issues and providing guidance and support to other team members. Overall, the Middleware Architect plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of the organization's middleware environment.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Middleware Architect in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Middleware Architect in Rockford, IL. The base salary for Middleware Architect ranges from $115,946 to $141,962 with the average base salary of $127,033. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $120,070 to $150,235 with the average total cash compensation of $133,344.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $127,033 $115,946 - $141,962
Bonus $6,312 $4,124 - $8,273
Total Pay $133,344 $120,070 - $150,235
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,810 - $141,795 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,165 - $150,800 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,110 - $151,957 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Aurora, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,133 - $151,985 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Madison, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,283 - $142,374 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,123 - $150,748 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Middleware Integration Architect III LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $114,970 MAXIMUM SALARY $140,650
JOB TITLE Middleware Integration Architect II LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $91,720 MAXIMUM SALARY $116,680
JOB TITLE Middleware Integration Architect IV LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $135,310 MAXIMUM SALARY $164,110
JOB TITLE Middleware Integration Architect V LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $145,800 MAXIMUM SALARY $178,770
JOB TITLE Middleware Engineer III LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $114,964 MAXIMUM SALARY $140,644
JOB TITLE Middleware Engineer II LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $91,712 MAXIMUM SALARY $116,672
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