Junior Software Architect
up to 3 years experienceA Junior Software Architect works under the guidance of more experienced colleagues and builds up their skills and knowledge of good practices.
See junior Software Architect pay →IT salaries · Poland
Software Architect salary in Poland 2026
Software Architect is an IT professional working in the "Software Architect" area. Pay depends mainly on seniority level, the technology stack used (e.g. C#, C# + .NET, Go, Java) and the form of employment (employment contract or B2B).
Updated monthly · last update: May 2026
How much does a Software Architect earn by seniority?
Software Architect pay rises with experience. Curioz tracks medians and pay ranges (employment contract and B2B) separately for each seniority level.
Regular (Mid) Software Architect
3 to 6 years experienceA Regular Software Architect works independently, ensures the quality of delivered solutions and takes part in designing them.
See regular (mid) Software Architect pay →Senior Software Architect
~10 years experienceA Senior Software Architect makes key technical decisions, owns the architecture and supports the team's growth.
See senior Software Architect pay →Lead Software Architect
10+ years experienceA Lead Software Architect combines technical expertise with leading the team, standards and technology strategy.
See lead Software Architect pay →Software Architect salary by technology
The technology stack significantly affects Software 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):
- Software Architect JavaScript + Node.js
- Software Architect Python + FastAPI
- Software Architect Java + Spring Boot
- Software Architect JavaScript
- Software Architect Python
- Software Architect C# + .NET
- Software Architect Java
- Software Architect Go
Software Architect JavaScript + Node.js
See pay →The core language of web apps, from the frontend to the backend with Node.js.
Software Architect Python + FastAPI
See pay →A versatile language across web, data and AI.
Software Architect Java + Spring Boot
See pay →A mature JVM language dominant in large systems and the enterprise sector.
Software Architect JavaScript
See pay →The core language of web apps, from the frontend to the backend with Node.js.
Software Architect Python
See pay →A versatile language across web, data and AI.
Software Architect C# + .NET
See pay →A backend language in Microsoft's .NET ecosystem.
Software Architect Java
See pay →A mature JVM language dominant in large systems and the enterprise sector.
Software Architect Go
See pay →An efficient compiled language, common in cloud and networking services.
Software Architect C#
See pay →A backend language in Microsoft's .NET ecosystem.
Employment contract or B2B?
Software 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 Software Architect salaries →Frequently asked questions
How much does a Software Architect earn in Poland?
Software 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 Software Architect?
According to Curioz data, the highest median salaries for the Software Architect role are reached with JavaScript + Node.js. The full breakdown of rates by technology and seniority is available in the report.
Does a Software 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.