Solutions Architect salary in Washington, DC
Based on 201 certified H-1B filings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Herndon, Arlington, Ashburn, Rockville, Mclean.
Median salary$153,600
Middle 50%$131.3k–$175k
vs. national median+3%comparison median $149,210
Filings201FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $115,939 |
| 25th | $131,300 |
| 50th (median) | $153,600 |
| 75th | $175,000 |
| 90th | $190,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $134,597 | $107,016 | $150,000 | 129 |
| FY2021 | $137,000 | $118,931 | $149,350 | 119 |
| FY2022 | $127,000 | $102,107 | $157,400 | 181 |
| FY2023 | $138,895 | $118,920 | $165,644 | 134 |
| FY2024 | $148,455 | $115,750 | $172,519 | 132 |
| FY2025 | $150,758 | $124,150 | $173,282 | 127 |
| FY2026 | $153,600 | $139,220 | $175,427 | 74 |
Cost of living
Washington's median Solutions Architect salary of $153,600 is worth about $141,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Washington = 108.9).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $153,600 | 90 |
| Wipro | too few | 4 |
| Databricks | too few | 4 |
| Axle Informatics | too few | 3 |
| Linx-AS Application Software | too few | 3 |
| Nestle Regional Globe Office North America | too few | 3 |
| TELUS International Digital Solutions | too few | 3 |
| IBM | too few | 2 |
| Aarp | too few | 2 |
| Acumen Solutions | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $116,550 | 12 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $131,300 | 72 |
| Senior · Level III | $160,000 | 72 |
| Expert · Level IV | $180,000 | 35 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.