Senior Software Architect Salary in San Diego, CA.
Updated on: Mar 18, 2026
How much does a Senior Software Architect make in San Diego, CA?
The average Senior Software Architect in San Diego, CA makes $258,849,
33% above the national average Senior Software Architect salary of $193,983.
This pay is 4% greater than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Portland, OR, and Austin, TX.
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