Entry-level Solutions Architect salary in Washington, DC
Based on 12 certified H-1B filings at DOL wage level I in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Herndon, Arlington, Ashburn, Rockville, Mclean.
Median salary$116,550
Middle 50%$108k–$121.5k
vs. all levels here−24%comparison median $153,600
Filings12FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
All levels here
$80k$90k$100k$110k$120k$130k$140k$150k$160k$170k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $98,241 |
| 25th | $108,000 |
| 50th (median) | $116,550 |
| 75th | $121,494 |
| 90th | $127,440 |
Cost of living
Washington's median entry-level Solutions Architect salary of $116,550 is worth about $107,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Washington = 108.9).
Employers filing at this level
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | too few | 9 |
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.