Top 10 Highest Tech Jobs Salaries in the US

According to Glassdoor the highest top salaries in US are technological, ranking considers earning potential based on median annual base salary, job satisfaction rating, and number of job openings. Tech jobs are most demanded in this era substituting operative jobs or administrative positions, Today we are in changing times and companies adapted and there is not a question that emerging technologies designed to grow and scale business, such artificial intelligence, block chain and machine learning and automation are having an impact on the types of jobs employers are hiring for across the country.


For many workers get a tech job means earning a sizable salary and enjoying over-the-top benefits as like nap rooms, free snacks, even ski trips and happy hours. According to Glassdoor highest tech jobs can pay around $135K USD depending of industries, companies benefits and taxes. But not all tech jobs come with such high salaries,but there are a few key roles that pull that average up, offering annual pay as high as $163K USD per year.

For this investigation Glassdoor analyze around 71 000 job positions and tech companies to collect data and calculate average of tech jobs in US, Most highest salaries in US present more of 50% in operative cost. take a note of most highest tech jobs salaries:

#10 Security Engineer

Average salary for open roles on Glassdoor: $131,300

These analysts plan and implement the security measures necessary to protect an organization’s networks and systems from cyberattacks and security breaches.

#9 DevOps Engineer

Median Base Salary: $137,000

DevOps engineers work with developers, operations and other IT staff to oversee new software deployment.


#8 Solution Architect

Median Base Salary: $144,000 

A Solution architect is an enterprise architecture specialist that works closely with stakeholders, including management and subject matter experts (SME), to develop a view of an organization's strategy, information, processes and IT assets. An EA is responsible for using this knowledge to ensure IT and business alignment.

#7 Technical Program Manager

Average salary for open roles on Glassdoor: $145,000

Technical program managers manage technical projects of all types through every stage of development, from idea to design to completion.

#6 Software Architect

Average salary for open roles on Glassdoor: $145,400

A software architect is a software developer expert who makes high-level design choices and dictates technical standards, including software coding standards, tools, and platforms.


#5 Application Architect

Average salary for open roles on Glassdoor: $149,000

Application Architect plays an important role in the design and analysis of software projects. They create new applications or improve existing applications, run software tests, develop product prototypes and create technical documents and manuals relating to application development.

#4 Infrastructure Engineer

Average salary for open roles on Glassdoor: $153,000

Infrastructure Architects design and implement information systems to support the enterprise infrastructure of an organization. They ensure that all systems are working at optimal levels and support the development of new technologies and system requirements.

# 3 Software Development Manager

Average salary for open roles on Glassdoor: $153,300

Software development managers lead teams of software developers working in industries ranging from medical research to finance. In addition to designing software, web applications, and web services, they also hire, train, and manage staff, create and oversee budgets, and make progress reports to senior management.


#2 Data Warehouse Architect

Average salary for open roles on Glassdoor: $154,800

A data warehouse architect is responsible for designing data warehouse solutions and working with conventional data warehouse technologies to come up with plans that best support a business or organization.

#1 Software Engineering Manager

Average salary for open roles on Glassdoor: $163,500

Software engineering manager oversees a team of people who are working on the development of new computer software or the enhancement of existing computer programs.

In addition to management skills, you need a firm understanding of the technical aspects of software engineering.