Performance Test Architect

Performance Test Architect Salary

$87.5K

$140K

$148K

$118,250

/year

$56.85

/hour

Performance Test Architect Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$118,250

Columbus

Ohio

$114,217

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    How much does a Performance Test Architect make?

    As of Aug 15, 2026, the average annual pay for a Performance Test Architect in the United States is $118,250 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $56.85 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,274/week or $9,854/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $148,000 and as low as $87,500, the majority of Performance Test Architect salaries currently range between $94,000 (25th percentile) to $140,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $146,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Performance Test Architect varies little (about 46000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Performance Test Architect in your area makes on average $114,217 per year, or $4,033 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $118,250. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Performance Test Architect salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Performance Test Architect jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Performance Test Architect Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Performance Test Architect job is above the national average. Topping the list is Scotts Valley, CA, , with Nome, AK, and Cupertino, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Cupertino, CA, beats the national average by $27,640 (23.4%), and Scotts Valley, CA, furthers that trend with another $34,776 (29.4%) above the $118,250 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Performance Test Architect appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Scotts Valley, CA, and Haines Junction, YT, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Performance Test Architect role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Scotts Valley, CA

    $153,026

    $73.57

    Nome, AK

    $146,688

    $70.52

    Cupertino, CA

    $145,890

    $70.14

    Berkeley, CA

    $144,789

    $69.61

    Redwood City, CA

    $144,779

    $69.61

    Kentville, NS

    $144,361

    $69.40

    Whitehorse, YT

    $143,443

    $68.96

    Carcross, YT

    $143,359

    $68.92

    Los Angeles, CA

    $142,999

    $68.75

    Haines Junction, YT

    $142,869

    $68.69

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Performance Test Architect Jobs in the U.S.

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    Infographic detailing Performance Test Architect salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $118,250 per year or $56.85 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.