What are the main factors that influence a Lead Security Architect's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Lead Security Architect's salary?

A Lead Security Architect's salary grows with experience: a Cyber Security Architect V (10-12 years)earns $222,569, a Cyber Security Architecture Supervisor (12+ years)earns $137,760, a Lead Security Architect (12+ years)earns $172,501, a Cyber Security Architecture Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $200,254, a Cyber Security Architect Director (12+ years)earns $222,816,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Security Architect?

Lead Security Architect salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Security Architect roles are District of Columbia $182,143, California $181,452, Massachusetts $179,034. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Security Architect roles make?

Salaries for Lead Security Architect level roles vary by specialization: Cyber Security Architect Director: $212,660; Principal Security Architect: $182,693; Cyber Security Architect IV: $181,747; Lead Architect: $177,270; Enterprise Infrastructure Lead Architect: $166,100.

Lead Security Architect Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lead Security Architect make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead Security Architect in Rhode Island is $171,746 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $83.

However, a Lead Security Architect's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $196,881
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $156,508 to $184,903
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $142,635

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Lead Security Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$184,903	$15,409	$3,556	$89
Average	$171,746	$14,312	$3,303	$83
25th Percentile	$156,508	$13,042	$3,010	$75

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Security Architect Salaries

A Lead Security Architect's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Lead Security Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Security Architect's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $222,569
Early Career (1-2 years): $137,760
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $172,501
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $200,254
Expert (over 8 years): $222,816

Levels	Salary
Cyber Sec... Level Lead Security Architect	$222,569
Cyber Sec... Level Lead Security Architect	$137,760
Lead Secu... Level Lead Security Architect	$172,501
Cyber Sec... Level Lead Security Architect	$200,254
Cyber Sec... Level Lead Security Architect	$222,816

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How Do Lead Security Architect Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Lead Security Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $182,143.
California: $181,452.
Massachusetts: $179,034.

District of Columbia $182,143 California $181,452 Massachusetts $179,034 Washington $178,376 New Jersey $178,310 Alaska $178,080 Connecticut $175,810 New York $174,888

Hawaii $171,944 Rhode Island $170,562 Maryland $169,624 Minnesota $168,341 Colorado $167,848 Illinois $167,683 Oregon $167,058 Delaware $166,597

New Hampshire $166,308 Virginia $165,660 Pennsylvania $163,768 Nevada $162,814 North Dakota $162,501 Michigan $162,007 Wisconsin $161,827 Vermont $161,465

Texas $160,461 Maine $160,395 Arizona $160,297 Ohio $160,181 Georgia $158,668 Indiana $157,911 Wyoming $157,763 Utah $157,533

Iowa $157,434 Kansas $156,645 Louisiana $156,414 North Carolina $156,332 Missouri $156,299 Florida $155,657 Montana $155,312 Nebraska $154,983

Kentucky $154,802 South Carolina $154,144 Tennessee $153,733 Idaho $153,568 New Mexico $152,367 Oklahoma $152,104 Alabama $151,134 South Dakota $149,505

Arkansas $148,617 West Virginia $148,139 Mississippi $146,708

Top Paying Cities for Lead Security Architects

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $173,359
Albion: $170,480
Ashaway: $174,017

Adamsville, RI $173,359 Albion, RI $170,480 Ashaway, RI $174,017 Barrington, RI $170,480 Block Island, RI $173,112 Bradford, RI $173,901 Bristol, RI $170,315 Carolina, RI $172,487

Charlestown, RI $172,668 Chepachet, RI $170,151 Clayville, RI $170,315 Coventry, RI $170,151 West Greenwich, RI $170,035 East Greenwich, RI $170,266 Exeter, RI $173,901 Fiskeville, RI $170,480

Forestdale, RI $170,315 Foster, RI $170,035 Glendale, RI $170,035 Greene, RI $171,944 Greenville, RI $170,480 Harmony, RI $170,430 Harrisville, RI $170,151 Hope, RI $170,480

Hope Valley, RI $174,017 Hopkinton, RI $174,066 Jamestown, RI $172,322 Kenyon, RI $173,852 Little Compton, RI $173,293 Manville, RI $170,480 Mapleville, RI $170,035 Newport, RI $172,355

Middletown, RI $173,079 North Kingstown, RI $169,986 North Scituate, RI $170,430 Oakland, RI $170,200 Pascoag, RI $170,101 Pawtucket, RI $170,480 Central Falls, RI $170,480 Cumberland, RI $170,480

Lincoln, RI $170,480 Portsmouth, RI $171,664 Prudence Island, RI $170,151 Rockville, RI $174,066 Saunderstown, RI $172,421 Shannock, RI $173,803 Slatersville, RI $170,315 Slocum, RI $172,421

Tiverton, RI $173,408 Wakefield, RI $172,240 Kingston, RI $172,273 Narragansett, RI $172,306 Peace Dale, RI $172,240 Warren, RI $170,430 Warwick, RI $170,480 Westerly, RI $174,115

West Kingston, RI $172,371 West Warwick, RI $170,480 Wood River Junction, RI $173,901 Woonsocket, RI $170,315 North Smithfield, RI $170,430 Wyoming, RI $173,852 Providence, RI $170,480 Cranston, RI $170,480

North Providence, RI $170,480 East Providence, RI $170,480 Riverside, RI $170,480 Rumford, RI $170,480 Smithfield, RI $170,480 Johnston, RI $170,480

Lead Security Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Security Architect's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$156,508

Average $171,746/year

$184,903

$13,042

Average $14,312/month

$15,409

$3,010

Average $3,303/week

$3,556

$75

Average $83/hour

$89

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$184,903	$15,409	$3,556	$89
Average	$171,746	$14,312	$3,303	$83
25th Percentile	$156,508	$13,042	$3,010	$75

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