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Security Architect salary
Salary ranges for security architects — security design, threat modelling, cloud security and governance.
The median Security Architect salary is $119,036, with most listings between $80,000 and $148,011, based on 103 active listings with employer-disclosed pay.
Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.
At a glance
- Figures use the midpoint of employer-published salary_min and salary_max — not self-reported surveys or aggregator estimates.
- Based on 144 active security architect listings in the current index.
Compensation range — Security Architect
From 103 listings with disclosed salary fields
25th percentile
$80,000
Lower end of market
Median
$119,036
Midpoint of postings
75th percentile
$148,011
Upper-market range
| Percentile | USD |
|---|---|
| 25th | 80000 |
| Median | 119036 |
| 75th | 148011 |
Seniority mix
How security architect listings break down by seniority level.
Skill salary premiums
Median pay when a skill appears in a security architect listing (minimum three matches). Bar shows relative salary vs top skill.
- AI Agents$142,512
- Zero Trust$136,296
- AWS$131,230
- LLMs / GenAI$125,500
- Machine Learning$125,202
- Azure$80,998
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Security Architect salary FAQ
What is the average Security Architect salary in 2026?
The median Security Architect salary is $119,036, with most listings falling between $80,000 (25th percentile) and $148,011 (75th percentile). This is based on 103 active job listings with employer-disclosed pay ranges.
Which skills increase Security Architect pay the most?
AI Agents is associated with the highest median pay for security architect listings at $142,512, followed by Zero Trust ($136,296). Premiums reflect the median salary of listings that mention each skill, with a minimum of three matched listings.
How does seniority affect Security Architect salary?
Across current security architect listings, mid-level roles are the most common at 61% of postings. Senior and lead positions typically sit toward the 75th percentile ($148,011), while entry-level roles cluster nearer the 25th percentile ($80,000).
How is this Security Architect salary data calculated?
Figures use the midpoint of each employer's published salary_min and salary_max from active job listings — not self-reported surveys or third-party aggregator estimates. The data refreshes daily as new listings are indexed.
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