Salary Data

Solutions Architect Salary
in Chicago

2026 compensation data based on aggregated market sources, adjusted for Chicago cost of living and Technology industry rates.

P25 (Low)$150,938

Median$181,125

P75 (High)$219,765

+6.1% YoY for Solutions Architect+2.1% YoY in Chicago

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level0-2 years

$126,788

$106,260$154,560

Mid Level3-6 years

$181,125

$150,938$219,765

Senior Level7+ years

$241,500

$205,275$295,838

The median Solutions Architect in Chicago earns $181,125 per year in the Technology industry at mid-level experience.
Salaries range from $106,260 (entry-level, P25) to $295,838 (senior-level, P75).
Chicago has a 1.05x location multiplier, meaning salaries are 5% above the national baseline.
Solutions Architect compensation is trending up at 6.1% year-over-year.

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