Junior Data Architect
up to 3 years experienceA Junior Data Architect works under the guidance of more experienced colleagues and builds up their skills and knowledge of good practices.
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Data Architect salary in Poland 2026
Data Architect is an IT professional working in the "Data Architect" area. Pay depends mainly on seniority level, the technology stack used (e.g. Azure + SQL Database, Python, Python + SQLAlchemy, Snowflake) and the form of employment (employment contract or B2B).
Updated monthly · last update: May 2026
How much does a Data Architect earn by seniority?
Data Architect pay rises with experience. Curioz tracks medians and pay ranges (employment contract and B2B) separately for each seniority level.
Regular (Mid) Data Architect
~4 years experienceA Regular Data Architect works independently, ensures the quality of delivered solutions and takes part in designing them.
See regular (mid) Data Architect pay →Senior Data Architect
~7 years experienceA Senior Data Architect makes key technical decisions, owns the architecture and supports the team's growth.
See senior Data Architect pay →Lead Data Architect
~12 years experienceA Lead Data Architect combines technical expertise with leading the team, standards and technology strategy.
See lead Data Architect pay →Data Architect salary by technology
The technology stack significantly affects Data Architect salaries. Curioz tracks pay for the technologies most common in this role and their combinations:
Best-paying technologies for this role (by median salary, highest first):
- Data Architect Azure + SQL Database
- Data Architect Snowflake
- Data Architect Python + SQLAlchemy
- Data Architect Python
Data Architect Azure + SQL Database
See pay →Microsoft's cloud platform, common in the enterprise sector.
Data Architect Snowflake
See pay →A technology used in the Data Architect role; the choice of stack affects pay ranges.
Data Architect Python + SQLAlchemy
See pay →A versatile language across web, data and AI.
Data Architect Python
See pay →A versatile language across web, data and AI.
Employment contract or B2B?
Data Architect pay differs on an employment contract (monthly salary) versus a B2B contract (hourly rate). They differ in taxation, benefits and risk. Curioz shows both forms separately, so you can compare real rates for a given seniority and technology.
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Medians, percentiles and ranges (employment contract and B2B) for every seniority level and technology, built from real data and updated monthly.
Check Data Architect salaries →Frequently asked questions
How much does a Data Architect earn in Poland?
Data Architect pay in Poland depends on seniority (Junior, Regular, Senior, Lead), the technology stack and the form of employment. Up-to-date medians and pay ranges (employment contract and B2B) are available in the full Curioz report, updated monthly from real data.
Which technology pays best for a Data Architect?
According to Curioz data, the highest median salaries for the Data Architect role are reached with Azure + SQL Database. The full breakdown of rates by technology and seniority is available in the report.
Does a Data Architect earn more on B2B or on an employment contract?
B2B (hourly) rates and employment-contract (monthly) salaries follow different tax and risk logic. Curioz shows both separately for each seniority level and technology.
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Source: Curioz, IT salary benchmarks built from real job offers, contracts and HRIS data. Data for May 2026.