Hiring a data architect: the market today
The short answer ·
69 open postings ask for a data architect as of Oct 22, 2026, from 38 employers. The median advertised pay is $162,000, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 37 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
69open postings
38employers hiring
$162,000median advertised pay
37new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Oct 22, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 53 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a data architect?
Competitive. 38 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Booz Allen Hamilton with 7 open postings.
What should I pay a data architect?
Advertised pay centers on $162,000. The middle half runs from $142,400 to $193,704.
Where is a data architect being hired?
As of Oct 22, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in Virginia (19), the District of Columbia (5) and Maryland (4). Together they hold 41% of its 69 open postings.