IBM employees working as Software Client Architect in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 252 ratings. This is 6% higher than the average of Software Client Architect professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Client Architect ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $180,212 per year (estimate) and goes up to $355,877 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Client Architect at IBM is $278,899 per year or $134 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $468,723 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $215,595 (25th percentile) and $369,483 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by IBM Software Client Architect professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Client Architect professionals typically earn between $104 and $178 per hour.
Software Client Architect professionals typically earn between $17,966 and $30,790 monthly.
