Chief Software Architect Salary in San Jose, California

Chief Software Architect Salary in San Jose, CA

How much does a Chief Software Architect make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Software Architect in San Jose, CA is $163,230. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $152,899 to $170,684, with most professionals earning between $143,494 and $177,471.

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10th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $143,494 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $152,899 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $163,230 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $170,684 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $177,471 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25% $152,899 10% $143,494 90% $177,471 75% $170,684 $163,230 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Software Architect III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chief Software Architect

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Software Architect V

    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Chief Software Architect ranges from $152,899 to $170,684 with the average base salary of $163,230. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $152,899 to $170,684 with the average total cash compensation of $163,230.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Chief Software Architect: Architecture, Software Development

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