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Domain Architect

Columbus, GA · On-site +1

$140K - $200K/yr

Opportunity: Domain Architect Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000 Division: Digital Services ... near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and ...

Domain Architect

Columbus, GA · On-site +1

$140K - $200K/yr

Opportunity: Domain Architect Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000 Division: Digital Services ... near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and ...

Domain Architect

$140K - $200K/yr

Opportunity: Domain Architect Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000 Division: Digital Services ... near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and ...

Azure Cloud Architect

Arlington, VA

$74.75 - $95.25/hr

C.) Terms: Full-time Salary: 170k - 190k DOE Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility ... Architect identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including ...

Azure Cloud Architect

Fairfax, VA

$66.50 - $84.50/hr

C.) Terms: Full-time Salary: 170k - 190k DOE Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility ... Architect identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including ...

Azure Cloud Architect

Bethesda, MD

$69.50 - $88.50/hr

C.) Terms: Full-time Salary: 170k - 190k DOE Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility ... Architect identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including ...

Azure Cloud Architect

Alexandria, VA

$69.50 - $88.50/hr

C.) Terms: Full-time Salary: 170k - 190k DOE Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility ... Architect identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including ...

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How much do top architect salary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for top architect salary in the United States is $128,756.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $166,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Top Architect Salary vs Civil Engineer Salary?

AspectTop Architect SalaryCivil Engineer Salary
Required CredentialsArchitecture degree, licensing, registrationBachelor's degree in civil engineering, licensure
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, client meetings, project planningConstruction sites, engineering firms, project management
Industry UsageArchitecture firms, design consultanciesConstruction, infrastructure, government agencies

Top Architects typically earn higher salaries than Civil Engineers due to advanced design responsibilities, licensing requirements, and project scope. While both roles require relevant degrees and licensure, architects focus more on design and aesthetics, whereas civil engineers concentrate on infrastructure and structural integrity. Salary differences reflect these roles' distinct responsibilities and industry demand.

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Infographic showing various Top Architect Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,756 per year, or $61.9 per hour.

Domain Architect

Aflac Incorporated

Columbus, GA • On-site, Remote

$140K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Aflac rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

250th of 315 rated insurance


Job description

Opportunity: Domain Architect

Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000

Division: Digital Services

Recruiter: Alisha Hargrove

Job Posting End Date:9/7/2026

Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.

  • If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership. 
  • If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

  • Acting with Integrity
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Pursuing Self-Development
  • Serving Customers
  • Supporting Change
  • Supporting Organizational Goals
  • Working with Diverse Populations

 

What does it take to be successful in this role?

Domain-Specific Modeling

Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)

Relevant Platform Expertise (e.g., CRM, ERP, E-commerce)

Integration Technologies (e.g., ESB, Middleware)

Database Technologies (e.g., RDBMS, NoSQL)

Domain-Driven Design

API Design and Management

Cloud Services and Deployment Models

Security and Compliance within Domain Context

System Performance Optimization and Scalability

Education & Experience Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field
  • 8+ years of related relevant architecture or programming experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

 

Education & Experience Preferred

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field.
  • Ten or more years of related relevant data architecture work experience in healthcare
    or insurance industry.

  • Proven track record of designing and delivering complex solutions on AWS and Snowflake platforms.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the enterprise data architecture roadmap, aligning capabilities and investments with business strategy, AI initiatives, and enterprise technology objectives. 

  • Design and govern enterprise data architecture, including data warehouses, data lakes, lakehouse architecture, streaming platforms, and cloud-native data services. 

  • Design and govern enterprise data products, ensuring data assets are discoverable, reusable, interoperable, and aligned to business capabilities and domain ownership models. 

  • Develop and govern data models, standards, metadata, and data governance practices that support operational, analytical, and AI/ML use cases. 

  • Architect data integration patterns and data platforms that support operational, analytical, and AI-driven workloads. 

  • Lead data architecture governance, including reference architecture, architectural reviews, technology standards, and exception management. 

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, engineers, and enterprise architects to align data architecture with business objectives and enterprise standards. 

  • Evaluate and recommend data technologies, platforms, and architectural approaches to balance business value, risk, cost, and long-term sustainability. 

  • Ensure data security, privacy, regulatory compliance, resiliency, and disaster recovery requirements are incorporated into architectural designs. 

  •  Performs other duties as required 

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $140,000 - $200,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.

 

At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

 

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock.  On an annual basis, you'll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.


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