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Principal Architect Salary

Full-time gross salary

Based on 71 salaries

Ø 120.100 €

Average salary

94.700 €170.600 €

Last time recalculated on 25. November 2025

Based on 71 collected salary information from our kununu users, the average gross annual salary for a Principal Architect in Germany is 120.100 €, and the monthly salary is 10.008 € gross (based on 12 payments). The salary range is between 94.700 € and 170.600 € gross annually. Your exact salary as a Principal Architect in Germany can vary based on industry, work experience, company size and location.

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