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Software Architect salary in Healthcare startups in 2026

How much does a Software Architect expect to make in Healthcare startups? The average expected salary for Software Architects in Healthcare startups is 161k per year, with a range from 63k to 248k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for Software Architects in Healthcare startup varies depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, and startup stage.

161.2k

Average Salary

6 years

Average years of experience

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The average salary for a Software Architect in Healthcare startups is $161,167, which is 21.6% higher than the average salary of $132,583 in Healthcare startups. Software Architect salaries in Healthcare are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: location, years of experience, title, size of company, and skill-set.

Top of market

$209,229/yr

Range $142k - $248k

Average

$161,167/yr

Range $120k - $205k

Below Average

$124,521/yr

Range $63k - $190k


Top Locations

The highest average salary a Software Architect in Healthcare can get in New York, that is $205,000. This pay is 27.2% higher than the average Software Architect salary in Healthcare startups, which is $161,167. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: New York (avg $205,000 per year), Boston (avg $155,000 per year), Los Angeles (avg $140,000 per year). Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.
Boston

$155k

 

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Tech Stack

The highest average salary a Software Architect in Healthcare can get with Machine Learning, that is $200,000. This pay is 50.8% higher than the average salary in Healthcare startups, which is $132,583. Salary range for specific skills will vary based on the supply and demand in the current market.
The top-paying Software Architect skills in Healthcare startups of 2026 are:
  • 1. Machine Learning

    $200k

  • 2. Java

    $190k

  • 3. TypeScript

    $175k

  • 4. Node.js

    $175k

  • 5. Ruby on Rails

    $163k

  • 6. Kubernetes

    $160k

  • 7. Docker

    $160k

  • 8. Ruby

    $157k

  • 9. GraphQL

    $147.5k

  • 10. Amazon ECS

    $137k


Years of experience

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Average

Top of Market

The highest average salary a Software Architect in Healthcare can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $95,000. This pay is 28.3% lower than the average salary in Healthcare startups, which is $132,583. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.