Software Architect salary in San Francisco
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 24, 2026
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Software Architect pay in San Francisco is measured from 6 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 6 postings put the middle half between $200,445 and $321,300, with a median of $256,200.
The one range here rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read it as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
5 software architect roles are open in San Francisco right now, 5 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $200,445 – $321,300 | $256,200 | 6hint |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above. Rows marked hint rest on fewer than 10 postings: read them as a hint, not a benchmark.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
Open software architect roles in San Francisco · 5 with stated pay
this job's paywhere most pay sits here, $145,000–$340,000scale $80,000–$480,000
IT Software Architect, SaaS Enablement and Governance OpenAI · San Francisco $266,000–$445,000 2mo ago 
Principal Systems Software Architect Crusoe · San Francisco $260,000–$340,000 2mo ago 
Software Architect Air Apps · San Francisco $147,000–$204,000 6mo ago Software Architect - Mobile Air Apps · San Francisco $145,000–$255,000 1y ago Software Architect Air Apps · San Francisco $145,000–$260,000 1y ago