Solutions Architect Salary in 2026

Source: BLS OES May 2024 · Updated April 2026

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES May 2024), the median annual salary for a Solutions Architect is $133,080 per year. The BLS projects 15.8% employment growth for this occupation over the 2024–2034 decade.

How Much Do Solutions Architects Make?

MetricValue
Median Annual Salary$133,080
10-Year Job Growth15.8%
Total Employment1,654,440
Typical EducationBachelor's degree
SOC Code15-1252

Which Skills Increase Solutions Architect Pay?

Solutions Architects with these high-demand tools and technologies typically command higher salaries.

Amazon Web Services AWS softwareApache KafkaAtlassian JIRACC#C++Cascading style sheets CSSDockerGitGitHub
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Solutions Architect?
The median annual salary for a Solutions Architect is $133,080 per year, based on the most recent national wage survey data.
Is Solutions Architect a growing career?
Employment for Solutions Architect roles is projected to grow 15.8% over the 2024–2034 decade. Total employment is currently 1,654,440 workers nationally.
What skills increase Solutions Architect pay?
Solutions Architects who demonstrate skills like Amazon Web Services AWS software, Apache Kafka, Atlassian JIRA, C typically command higher salaries. Certifications and advanced tools expertise can further boost compensation.

Salary and employment figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES May 2024) and Employment Projections 2024–2034. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, and employer.