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Software Architect Salary and Equity in Boston 2026

How much does a Software Architect expect to make at Boston-based startups? The average expected salary for Software Architects in Boston-based startups is 158k per year, with a range from 27k to 310k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for Software Architects in Boston startups varies depending on factors such as industry, experience, skills, and startup stage.

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5 years

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The average salary for a Software Architect in Boston is $158,333, which is 29.4% higher than the average Boston startup salary of$122,333. Software Architect salaries in Boston are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: years of experience, title, size of company, skill-set, and industry.

Top of market

$218,333/yr

Range $145k - $310k

Average

$158,333/yr

Range $100k - $233k

Below Average

$122,694/yr

Range $27k - $165k


Industries

The highest average salary a Software Architect in Boston can get in Cloud Computing, that is $232,500. This pay is 100.3% higher than the average Software Architect salary in Boston, which is $116,071. The highest-paying industries in 2023 are: Cloud Computing (avg $232,500 per year), Healthcare (avg $155,000 per year), Mobile (avg $85,000 per year).

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The highest average salary a Software Architect in Boston can get with 7-10 years of experience, that is $195,000. This pay is 59.4% higher than the average salary in Boston startups, which is $122,333. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.