Remote Security Architect Salary

Remote security architect jobs pay a median $170k base, with most roles between $145k and $200k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 14 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 51 open roles hiring now.

Remote security architect salary

The median base salary for a remote security architect is $170k per year, with most roles between $145k and $200k — across 14 employers that disclosed pay.

Experience levelMedianTypical range
Senior10 roles$158k$130k–$184k
Principal5 roles$216k$173k–$273k

Pay climbs about 37% from senior ($158k) to principal ($216k) as you move up.

Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.

Most in-demand security architect skills

Who's hiring remote security architects

Experience mix across 51 open remote security architect roles.

Senior
63%
Staff
11%
Principal
11%
Mid Level
7%
Manager
5%

Top companies hiring remote security architects

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Frequently asked questions

How much do remote security architects make?

The median base salary for a remote security architect is about $170k per year, with most roles between $145k and $200k — across 14 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.

What companies are hiring remote security architects?

Companies hiring remote security architects right now include Akamai, ChainGPT, Kainos, Wolters Kluwer, Jobgether, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.

What skills do you need for a remote security architect job?

Across current remote security architect postings, the most requested skills are Security, AWS, Azure, Infrastructure, GCP, Kubernetes. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.

What experience level do remote security architect jobs require?

63% of open remote security architect roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.

Can you really work as a security architect remotely?

Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 51 open remote security architect roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of July 2026.

How do I find legitimate remote security architect jobs?

Every remote security architect job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.