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At Hot Topic we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans. We give back to our communities in our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock. Hot Topic’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do! read more

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Hot Topic Technical Architect Salaries in Los Angeles

The average Hot Topic Technical Architect in Los Angeles earns an estimated $129,782 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $111,282 with a $18,500 bonus. Hot Topic's Technical Architect compensation is $11,467 more than the US average for a Technical Architect. Technical Architect salaries at Hot Topic in Los Angeles can range from $100,000 - $190,000.

In Los Angeles, The Engineering Department at Hot Topic earns $4,004 more on average than the Product Department.

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$129,782

Average Compensation

$111,282: avg. base

$18,500: avg. bonus

Technical Architect Salaries at Hot Topic

In Los Angeles, Technical Architects earn $4,377 more than DevOps, and $578 less than Data Scientists.

Director of Engineering

$192k*

Lead Engineer

$159k*

QA Manager

$151k*

Principal Engineer

$150k*

Engineering Manager

$142k*

Senior Developer

$139k*

Data Scientist

$130k*

DevOps

$125k*

Developer

$94k*

$81k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Hot Topic by Department

In Los Angeles, The Engineering Department averages $4,004 more than the Product Department, and $19,136 less than the HR Department

$143,170 Avg. total comp.

+$19k

Engineering

$124,034 Avg. total comp.

Product

$120,030 Avg. total comp.

-$4k

Technical Architect Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Technical Architect at companies similar size to Hot Topic reported making $114,181, while the average male Technical Architect at similar sized companies reported making $126,170.

Technical Architect Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Technical Architect at companies similar size to Hot Topic reported making $135,597, while the average Caucasian Technical Architect at similar sized companies reported making $113,160.

How Technical Architects at Hot Topic Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Technical Architects at Hot Topic believe they're not compensated fairly. 40% of Technical Architects at Hot Topic say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (42%) are not satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Hot Topic

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

31% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

40% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

42% Yes

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