Hiring a solutions architect: the market today
The short answer ·
429 open postings ask for a solutions architect as of Oct 12, 2026, from 111 employers. The median advertised pay is $184,950, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 185 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
429open postings
111employers hiring
$184,950median advertised pay
185new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-12
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 311 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a solutions architect?
Hard. 111 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Databricks with 75 open postings.
What should I pay a solutions architect?
Advertised pay centers on $184,950. Federal staff in series 2210 average $147,543 in actual pay.