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Design and oversee complex technical solutions that align with business goals. Bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders. Senior technology leadership role.
$79,520
Lower reported wage
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Not available in our data
$198,030
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Create free account →BLS covers network architects; solutions architecture may also span software and cloud systems. [1]
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No dedicated Solutions Architect SOC. Mapped to the closest match, 15-1241, which is also the SOC for Network Engineer and Cloud Architect.
Annual median review, October 27, 2026: The stored BLS occupation includes a broader population than this specialty, title, or credential. No separate annual median for this role has been verified in the reviewed source, so the broader occupation median is not presented as its own. Sources: https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_stru.htm . Existing employment and projection figures were not refreshed.
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Broad computing foundation; add design projects and operational experience. [1]
Translate needs into technical designs and coordinate implementation choices. [1]
Technology providers, consulting firms, and large organizations. [1]
Usually full time; deployments and client deadlines may extend hours. [1]
Balancing security, cost, reliability, and stakeholder needs. [1]
Experience may lead to enterprise architecture or technical leadership. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.