Architect salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Architect at tech startups in United States is $170k a year (middle half $150k to $184k), based on 15 job postings from 6 companies that publish a pay range. 87% of these postings are remote.
$170kmedian, United States
$150k–$184kmiddle half (P25–P75)
15postings from 6 companies
87%remote postings
Ranks #214 of 454 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 19% below the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $173k. Average posted range: $156k to $220k.
Architect pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $170k | $150k to $184k | 15 | 6 | 87% |
Yearly pay in local currency, from postings that publish a range (hourly x 2080, monthly x 12). Groups need at least 5 postings from 3 companies. Sales roles exclude on-target earnings, so these are base-pay figures.
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