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Solutions Architect Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara CA (2026)

Defense and biotech core infra needs.

Median Salary: $205,200

Range: $180K – $323K

CoL Tier: Very High · 3-Year Trend: +5.8% · Source: Built In; 6figr (calculated)

Avg Total Comp

$229,500

Experience Level

Median base $148k in San Diego; national benchmark at $152k.

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