Solutions Architect
Job Demand
growth projected
Work from Home
of roles are remote
Getting In
Worth the effort
Dedication pays off
Your Timeline
3-6 months
to land your first role
National salary distribution
Annual salary percentiles for Solutions Architect roles across the US
Median Salary
$155,000
Top 10% Earn
$220K
Job Growth
+20%
US Employment
179K
Salary by location
Where solutions architects earn the most
Certifications that boost this salary
How specific certifications impact earning potential for solutions architects
AWS Solutions Architect Professional
Holders earn 25% more on average
Without
$140,000
With cert
$175,000
Key skills
Education
Bachelor's in CS or IT; 5+ years experience typically required
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, supplemented with Levels.fyi and Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2025.