Hiring a solutions architect: the market today
The short answer ·
434 open postings ask for a solutions architect as of Sep 25, 2026, from 77 employers. The median advertised minimum is $139,700. 222 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
434open postings
77employers hiring
$139,700median advertised minimum
222new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 306 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a solutions architect?
Competitive. 77 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Booz Allen Hamilton with 95 open postings.
What should I pay a solutions architect?
Advertised minimums center on $139,700. Federal staff in series 2210 average $147,509 in actual pay.