Chief Software Architect Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

Chief Software Architect Salary in Boston, MA

How much does a Chief Software Architect make in Boston, MA? The average Chief Software Architect salary in Boston, MA is $148,823 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $133,445 and $165,852. 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.

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10th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $119,444 Boston,MA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $133,445 Boston,MA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $148,823 Boston,MA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $165,852 Boston,MA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $181,356 Boston,MA April 24, 2024
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  • Philips - Cambridge, MA
    Job TitleMedical Robotics Senior Software Architect (Cambridge, MA)Job DescriptionMedical Robotics Senior Software Architect (Cambridge, MA)Breakthrough In...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Autodesk - Boston, MA
    Job Requisition ID #24WD77444Position OverviewWe are seeking a systems architect to become an integral part of our Architecture, Engineering, and Construct...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Anduril Industries - Boston, MA
    Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing ...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • AssistRx - Boston, MA
    Description. Communicate with clients, account managers, product owners, and analysts to understand business requirements. Ability to translate business re...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. - Boston, MA
    Software Architect. Category:** Architecture. Main location:** United States, Virginia, Fairfax. Alternate Location(s):** United States, Texas, Dallas. Uni...
    - 4 Days Ago

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Software Architect III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Chief Software Architect

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Software Architect V

    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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133445
165852
148823

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
138100
180140
156821
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Software Architect in Boston, MA. The base salary for Chief Software Architect ranges from $133,445 to $165,852 with the average base salary of $148,823. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $138,100 to $180,140 with the average total cash compensation of $156,821.

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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

Chief Software Architect Salary in popular cities: Worcester, Springfield, Lowell

Skills associated with Chief Software Architect: Architecture, Software Development

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