Chief Software Architect Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Chief Software Architect Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Chief Software Architect make in Chicago, IL? The average Chief Software Architect salary in Chicago, IL is $139,264 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $124,874 and $155,200. 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 $111,772 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $124,874 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $139,264 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $155,200 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $169,708 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
25% $124,874 10% $111,772 90% $169,708 75% $155,200 $139,264 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  • Selby Jennings - Chicago, IL
    An elite global hedge fund is looking to bring on a Senior Software Architect to their brand new Core Engineering team in Chicago. In this role you'll be r...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • MMD Services - Elmhurst, IL
    About the Company. Our client is an enterprise retail organization that is committed to innovation and excellence. They are in a phase of rapid growth, aim...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • AssistRx - Chicago, IL
    Description. Communicate with clients, account managers, product owners, and analysts to understand business requirements. Ability to translate business re...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Technical Paradigm LLC - Chicago, IL
    Job Role. As a software architect, you will lead the design effort on a variety of projects in a highly collaborative, dynamic environment. You'll design c...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • New Relic - Chicago, IL
    Principal Software Engineer - Platform Security/Compliance Architect - (Remote). Principal Software Engineer - Platform Security/Compliance Architect - (Re...
    - 4 Days Ago

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  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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124874
155200
139264

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
129230
168570
146749
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 Chicago, IL. The base salary for Chief Software Architect ranges from $124,874 to $155,200 with the average base salary of $139,264. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $129,230 to $168,570 with the average total cash compensation of $146,749.

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Skills associated with Chief Software Architect: Architecture, Software Development

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