How much does a Software Architect IV make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Software Architect IV salary in Los Angeles, CA is $164,766 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $147,740 and $183,619. 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. 

Software Architect IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Architect IV Salary $132,239 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Software Architect IV Salary $147,740 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Software Architect IV Salary $164,766 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Software Architect IV Salary $183,619 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Software Architect IV Salary $200,784 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
25% $147,740 10% $132,239 90% $200,784 75% $183,619 $164,766 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria

What skills does a Software Architect IV need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.

Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

2.

Agile: Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.

3.

JavaScript: Using JavaScript in the development and maintenance of Web-based application systems.

Leadership 4.43%
Agile 3.55%
JavaScript 1.73%
Others 90.29%

Job Description for Software Architect IV

Software Architect IV is responsible for the structural design and development of new software systems or extensive software revisions for external customers. Analyzes software requirements and defines system components to ensure efficient and scalable software architecture. Being a Software Architect IV designs and implements software solutions to consider business and technical needs and ensures compatibility with existing systems. Creates and maintains architecture documentation such as design specifications and diagrams to guide future maintenance and development. Additionally, Software Architect IV works with non-technical stakeholders to analyze requirements and understand constraints, dependencies, and business needs. Has in-depth knowledge of software development processes and methodologies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Software Architect IV work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Software Architect IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

Employers: Job Description Management Tool

See user submitted job responsibilities for Software Architect IV.

Salary.com job board provides millions of Software Architect IV information for you to search for. Click on search button below to see Software Architect IV job openings or enter a new job title here.

Job Openings for Software Architect IV in Los Angeles, CA
  • We are now looking for a Senior Tegra System Software Architect. Do you want to be a part of the Artificial Intelligence Revolution. Would you like to work...
    - 9 Months Ago
  • NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing....
    - 10 Months Ago
  • Job ID: J-00292332. Introduction to the job. The Sr Principal Software Architect is a key technical leadership position within Cymer Light Source D&E, char...
    - 3 Months Ago
  • Architect / Snr. Director of DevelopmentProduct Development (Database)Do you want to redefine the way Data Infrastructure Platforms are built for the Cloud...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • San Francisco, CaliforniaProduct Management & Engineering – Product Engineering /Full-time /RemoteWho We AreAt Firstup, our mission is to improve the emplo...
    - 1 Day Ago

Career Path for Software Architect IV

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Software Architect IV, the first career path typically starts with an Applications Programmer V position, and then Applications Programming Supervisor.

The second career path typically starts with a Software Architect V position, and then progresses to Software Architect VI.

The third career path typically progresses to Midrange Programmer V.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically progresses to Mobile Applications Development Manager.

Those that have already made the climb...
Leslie Kohn, Chief Technology Officer and Director
Ambarella, Inc. develops semiconductor solutions that enable high-definition (HD) and ultra HD compression, image processing, and deep neural network processing worldwide. The company's system-on-a-chip designs integrated HD video processing, image processing, artificial intelligence computer vision algorithms, audio p... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2023
Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:
See if your skills match up? Check skills for Software Architect IV

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

Software Architect IV salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Software Architect IV, the highest Software Architect IV salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Software Architect IV salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Software Architect IV salary is in Miami, FL, where the Software Architect IV salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

Take just three simple steps below to generate your own personalized salary report

Step 1 of 3

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Software Architect IV, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
147740
183619
164766

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
152894
199438
173621
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Architect IV in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Software Architect IV ranges from $147,740 to $183,619 with the average base salary of $164,766. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $152,894 to $199,438 with the average total cash compensation of $173,621.
Step 2 of 3

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

147740
183619

 

Step 3 of 3

How much should you be paid?

About Los Angeles, California    Los Angeles (/lɔːs ˈændʒələs/ (listen);[a] Spanish: Los Ángeles), officially the City of Los Angeles and often known by its initials L.A., is the most....More

Los Angeles, California  area prices were up 3.2% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Los Angeles, California

Software Architect IV Salary in popular cities: San DiegoSan JoseSan Francisco

Skills associated with Software Architect IV: Programming Language, Software Integration Engineering, Debugging, Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Software ...More

Recently searched related titles: Systems Designer, UX Architect, Chief Software Architect

Recently searched related titles: Computer Architect, Hadoop Architect, Lead Software Architect

Jobs with a similar salary range to Software Architect IV : IT Solutions Architect, Java Software Architect, Oracle SOA Developer, Domain Architect, Lead Architect Development, Lead Solution Architect

Salary estimation for Software Architect IV at companies like : State of Maryland Department of Labor 454876756, Power Channel Enterprises America Inc, Greentoes GRP & Coatings Inc

Jobs with a similar salary range to Software Architect IV : Vmware Architect, Soc Architect, System Designer