Hiring a solutions architect: the market today
The short answer ·
471 open postings ask for a solutions architect as of Nov 11, 2026, from 128 employers. The median advertised pay is $184,900, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 188 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 333 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a solutions architect?
Hard. 128 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Databricks with 71 open postings.
What should I pay a solutions architect?
Advertised pay centers on $184,900. Federal staff in series 2210 average $147,616 in actual pay.
Where is a solutions architect being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in Virginia (95), California (28) and Maryland (26). Together they hold 32% of its 471 open postings.
Who can help me hire a solutions architect?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.