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Microsoft

Public (NASDAQ: MSFT)

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Industry

Software & Technology

Year founded

1975

Employees

228,000

Microsoft Security Architect Salaries

Reported total compensation ranges from $144,650 to $504,000 across 8 levels. Figures are self-reported and vary by location and offer details. Last updated Apr 6, 2026.

Average compensation by level

LevelTotal / yrBase / yrStock / yrBonus / yr
60

Security

$198,010$137,700$30,000$15,000
62

Cloud Security

$205,550$169,000$30,000$19,750
64

Security

$275,453$201,550$40,000$30,000
66

Cloud Security

$399,000$236,500$100,000$50,000
67

Security

$504,000$239,000$205,000$77,500
Principal Solution Architect

Cloud Security

$314,000$187,000$63,000$60,000
Senior Solution Architect

Cloud Security

$219,550$160,000$32,000$30,084
Solution Architect II

Cloud Security

$144,650$109,000$21,600$14,050

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Included titles · Solution Architect

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