Principal Software Architect Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Principal Software Architect make in Washington, DC? The average Principal Software Architect salary in Washington, DC is $165,595 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $148,742 and $184,658. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Principal/Chief Software Architect-Computer Graphics

OPPO US Research Center - Seattle , WA

Incubate new long/short term projects to advance OPPO's software technology on computer graphics domain * Research on academic and industrial trends of the latest computer graphics field. * Architect ...

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Principal Software Engineer - Systems Architect at VendNovation

VENDNOVATION LLC - Redmond , WA

Role Overview We are on the hunt for a visionary Principal Software Engineer with unparalleled expertise in .NET/C# and a distinguished track record in software architecture. This role transcends ...

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Principal System Architect

Tokyo Electron US - Austin , TX

Principal System Architect Working in the Information Technology Department, the Systems Architect performs duties across multiple areas of information technology, such as applications, software ...

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Principal Software Engineer- .Net

InVita Healthcare Technologies - Baltimore , MD

Principal Software Engineer (PSE) Department: R&D- Transplant Management Reporting to : Manager of ... NET which enables you to lead and drive complex software architecture and design discussions as ...

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Principal - Solutions Architect, Embedded AI (AI2315)

SiMa Technologies - San Jose , CA

Principal - Solution Architect, Edge AIML and GenAI Job Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite Only, No ... We do this via the SiMa Palette Software, Palette EdgeMatic(TM), MLSoC, and Model Zoo. We build ...

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Principal Software Engineer - Java Full Stack

InRhythm - Dallas , TX

We're Looking for a Principal Software Engineer - Java Full Stack Our Team is looking for someone ... Define, architect and break out epics/features for others, while maintaining a sense of the whole ...

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Participate in technology roadmap by presenting and driving concepts for the future of the technology department.

July 16, 2022

Demonstrated experience working with High Level Architecture / Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) frameworks, simulating missile defense applications or similar domains (air combat, air defense, intercept of ballistic targets, intercept of non-ballistic targets, space vehicles, sub-orbital mechanics, etc.

March 01, 2023

Review development of AI & ML based software platforms that are service-oriented with reusable components across teams (multiple teams) that can be orchestrated together into different methods for different businesses.

March 11, 2023

Design, implement (code), review and troubleshoot highly scalable client, and if comfortable, server-side software.

March 20, 2023

Lead the research and evaluation of emerging technology, industry and market trends to assist in project development and/or operational support activities to for multiple teams or complex scenarios.

March 22, 2023

Supports business objectives by collaborating with business partners to identify opportunities and drive resolution.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Principal Software Architect in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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148742

184658

165595

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

154210

201048

174935

What is the average salary for Principal Software Architect in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Software Architect in Washington, DC. The base salary for Principal Software Architect ranges from $148,742 to $184,658 with the average base salary of $165,595. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $154,210 to $201,048 with the average total cash compensation of $174,935.

View Average Salary for Principal Software Architect as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$165,595	$148,742 - $184,658
Bonus	$9,340	$5,468 - $16,390
Total Pay	$174,935	$154,210 - $201,048

* 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.

Principal Software Architect Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $148,769 - $184,692	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $148,769 - $184,692	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $148,769 - $184,692	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $148,456 - $184,303	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $148,769 - $184,692	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $148,769 - $184,692	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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