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Enterprise Architect Salary in Tampa

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 8 comparison cities

$186,181/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $148,051 – $234,131

Very High Confidence Β· 100/100
SalaryScope Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Enterprise Architects in Tampa typically earn $148K–$234K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $186K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $288K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from BLS OES national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 100/100Editorial policy β†’

Enterprise Architect Salary Analysis β€” Tampa

Enterprise Architects in Tampa earn a median salary of $186K, which is 15% above the national median of $162K. Strong regional demand for enterprise architects contributes to above-average wages here.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Tampa.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Tampa's cost of living is 2% below the US average. Your $186K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $190K in a city with average US living costs.

$186K
Nominal salary
-2%
CoL vs US avg
$190K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Tampa

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$120,402

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$148,051

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$186,181

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$234,131

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$287,896

Staff / principal / lead

+1%
vs US avg
+18%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
100/100A+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 14, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Gross$186K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’26%
Take-home$138K
Federal income tax only (FICA included). State income tax varies.
Savings Potential
Take-home$138K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savings$72K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
55/100
Moderate
Job demand growth+18%
Automation riskLow

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SalaryScope Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $186K a good salary for Enterprise Architect in Tampa?

Based on BLS data for 186,181 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $120KΒ·Median: $186KΒ·Top 10%: $288K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 40/40 (BLS)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $186K for Enterprise Architects in Tampa

+3%
Steady demand for Enterprise Architects
Consistent hiring demand keeps wages competitive.
+35%
Occupation skill premium
Enterprise Architects earn well above the national average due to specialized skills required.

Source: BLS OES. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Enterprise Architect Salary by Experience Level in Tampa

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$126,603$10,550$61
Junior22 yrs$156,392$13,033$75
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$176,251$14,688$85
Senior66 yrs$204,054$17,005$98
Staff1010 yrs$275,548$22,962$132
Principal1414 yrs$345,552$28,796$166
Distinguished1818 yrs$363,053$30,254$175

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Enterprise Architect

Estimated premium above the Tampa median based on market demand

TOGAF+8% β‰ˆ +$15K/yr
Enterprise Architecture+9% β‰ˆ +$17K/yr
Strategy+4% β‰ˆ +$7K/yr
Cloud+4% β‰ˆ +$7K/yr
Leadership+8% β‰ˆ +$15K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$61K/yr
Highest single skill
TOGAF +8%
TOGAF+8% Β· +$15K/yr
Enterprise Architecture+9% Β· +$17K/yr
Strategy+4% Β· +$7K/yr
Cloud+4% Β· +$7K/yr
Leadership+8% Β· +$15K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Enterprise Architect Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

C55/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+18%/yr
AI Displacement Risk25% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+2.1%/yr
Moderate: Solid career with steady demand. Upskill continuously to stay above automation floor.
BLS Official 10-yr OutlookMuch faster than average
+15%
Growth 2022–2032
+6K
New jobs projected
$194K
In 2 yrs
$206K
In 5 yrs
$229K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Enterprise Architect

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$289K–$320K
per year
Base (61%)Bonus (10%)Equity (15%)Benefits (13%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$186,181
Annual Bonus
Typical: 8–25% of base
$30,720
Equity (annualised)
~25% of base β€” RSUs/options
$46,545
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$40,960
Total Comp (mid)
$304,406

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Enterprise Architects

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Equity / RSUs
Especially at tech firms
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Enterprise Architect Salaries by City

How Tampa, FL stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Tampa, FL (current)$186,181$234,131++1%
New York, NY$265,356$333,697++43%
San Francisco, CA$319,714$402,054++73%
Seattle, WA$269,262$338,609++45%
Austin, TX$205,278$258,146++11%
Boston, MA$256,285$322,289++38%
Chicago, IL$214,996$270,367++16%
Los Angeles, CA$254,074$319,509++37%
Denver, CO$208,495$262,191++13%

SalaryScope Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Enterprise Architect salary in Tampa, FL?

The median Enterprise Architect salary in Tampa, FL is $186K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $234K+ per year.

What is a good Enterprise Architect salary in Tampa, FL?

The 75th percentile ($234K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($186K) is above-average for this role in Tampa, FL.

How much does a Enterprise Architect earn per hour in Tampa, FL?

Based on the median annual salary of $186K, a Enterprise Architect in Tampa, FL earns approximately $90/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$113/hr.

Is Tampa, FL a good market for Enterprise Architects?

Tampa, FL pays 1% above the US national average for this role. Demand for Enterprise Architects is growing 18% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Enterprise Architect salary in Tampa, FL?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($234K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Tampa figure calculated?

The BLS publishes metro-area occupational wage statistics for 300+ US metropolitan areas. For Tampa, SalaryScope uses the BLS metro premium ratio (metro median Γ· national median) and applies it to the national baseline.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” Enterprise Architect

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-28%
~$134K
Associate's Degree
-12%
~$164K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$186K
Master's Degree
+24%
~$231K
Doctoral (PhD)
+32%
~$246K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+42%
~$264K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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$186K
Market median
$234K
P75 target
$288K
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Enterprise Architect in Tampa β€” Distribution
P10
$120K
P25
$148K
P50
$186K
P75
$234K
P90
$288K
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