IT Architect pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 31004038
- Class code
- 31004038
- Pay group
- DT12
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for IT Architect is $105,341 to $184,345 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 31004038.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 10/2023.
What the state says the job is
Serves as the technical resource to address problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms. Determines and develops architectural approaches and solutions, conducts business reviews, documents current systems, and develops recommendations of how to proceed with the applications. May contribute to the planning of the overall organizational IT strategy. Position may have direct or indirect involvement in the development of policies, standards, and guidelines that direct the selection, development, implementation, and use of Information Technology within the enterprise.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Intermediate knowledge of the business for which the enterprise architecture is being developed Thorough knowledge of hardware, software, application, and systems engineering Intermediate knowledge of IT governance and operations. Intermediate knowledge of financial modeling as it pertains to IT investment. Effective communication skills, both written and spoken, including collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation skills Ability to explain complex technical issues in a way that non-technical people may understand Project and program management planning and organizational skills, strong customer service orientation and demonstrated skills in time management and prioritization. Knowledge of ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressive experience in all areas of information technology architectural components, interfaces and their applications or related work; or Bachelor's degree in business administration or closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of progressive experience in all areas of information technology architectural components, interfaces and their applications or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
IT Architect in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $93,002 | $158,106 | $93,002 to $158,106 |
| New Mexico | $40.28 | $64.45 | $83,782 to $134,056 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.