Solutions Architect salary
From 5,828 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only. Which titles are included
- Job titles like “Solutions Architect” across occupation codes
At a glance
- Mostly Level IV (expert). 33% of Solutions Architect filings are Level IV, compared with 18% across all H-1B filings.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 10 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $136,862 in Houston, TX to $184,331 in San Jose, CA.
- Median up 26% since FY2020. From $120,000 in FY2020 to $151,632 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Solutions Architect H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 5,828 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Solutions Architect jobs in FY2025–FY2026, counting filings whose job title matches across occupation codes. The median base salary is $149,210, 22% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $123,386 and $170,198. The most common wage level is Level IV (expert), at 33% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 4% of filings
Mid-level · 33% of filings
Senior · 30% of filings
Expert · 33% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $112,305 | 224 |
| Level II · Qualified | $121,826 | 1,818 |
| Level III · Experienced | $153,600 | 1,631 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $163,550 | 1,827 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Solutions Architect pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $100,000 |
| 25th | $123,386 |
| 50th (median) | $149,210 |
| 75th | $170,198 |
| 90th | $194,900 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $120,000 | $97,781 | $145,000 | 3,338 |
| FY2021 | $125,000 | $102,398 | $150,000 | 3,168 |
| FY2022 | $129,500 | $102,000 | $159,000 | 4,195 |
| FY2023 | $130,000 | $100,984 | $157,477 | 3,393 |
| FY2024 | $137,247 | $105,560 | $164,920 | 3,459 |
| FY2025 | $146,211 | $119,475 | $170,000 | 3,541 |
| FY2026 | $151,632 | $130,000 | $173,324 | 2,287 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Solutions Architect make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Solutions Architect jobs is $149,210 (5,828 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $123,386 and $170,198.
What does an entry-level Solutions Architect earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $112,305. Level I accounts for 4% of Solutions Architect filings.
Which city pays H-1B Solutions Architects the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, San Jose, CA has the highest median base salary for Solutions Architect jobs: $184,331 (238 filings).