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Security Architect salary
Salary ranges for security architects — security design, threat modelling, cloud security and governance.
At a glance
- Median Security Architect compensation is $92,500 across 34 listings with disclosed salary ranges.
- Figures use the midpoint of employer-published salary_min and salary_max — not self-reported surveys or aggregator estimates.
- Based on 51 active security architect listings in the current index.
Compensation range — Security Architect
From 34 listings with disclosed salary fields
25th percentile
$85,000
Lower end of market
Median
$92,500
Midpoint of postings
75th percentile
$181,859
Upper-market range
| Percentile | USD |
|---|---|
| 25th | 85000 |
| Median | 92500 |
| 75th | 181859 |
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.
- 1Kubernetes$85,000
- 2Azure$85,000
- 3Agile / Scrum$85,000
- 4CI/CD$85,000
- 5AWS$74,250
- 6Docker$65,400
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Security Architect salary FAQ
What is the average Security Architect salary in 2026?
The median Security Architect salary is $92,500, with most listings falling between $85,000 (25th percentile) and $181,859 (75th percentile). This is based on 34 active job listings with employer-disclosed pay ranges.
Which skills increase Security Architect pay the most?
Kubernetes is associated with the highest median pay for security architect listings at $85,000, followed by Azure ($85,000). 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 88% of postings. Senior and lead positions typically sit toward the 75th percentile ($181,859), while entry-level roles cluster nearer the 25th percentile ($85,000).
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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