Solutions Architect Salary UK 2026
Last updated: March 2026 • 7 min read • Written by: ClickMasters HR Team • Reviewed by: Reviewed annually
Direct Answer
Solutions Architect salaries range from £90,000 to £1,450–£2,200/day. Solutions Architect with NHS DTAC technical architecture sign-off (having designed and documented the architecture that passed DTAC all 5 domains) commands the highest NHS premium — only architects who have done this know the evidence requirements. Solutions Architect with FCA PS21/3 IBS architecture design (having designed and documented the IBS map, resilience architecture, and Impact Tolerance evidence for FCA review) commands highest FinTech premium. Solutions Architect with successful due diligence presentation (Series B/C — technical architecture presented to institutional investors) commands growing premium.
Market Outlook
Solutions Architects design end-to-end technical solutions — bridging business requirements and engineering implementation. In 2026, the UK Solutions Architect role has split clearly: cloud architects (AWS/Azure infrastructure design), application architects (system design and service architecture), and enterprise architects (organisation-wide technology strategy). All three command premium in UK regulated sectors.
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Day rates assume outside IR35. Inside IR35 contractor day rates in the UK are typically 15–25% higher to compensate for the lack of tax efficiency and additional payroll costs. ClickMasters engineers are directly employed by us, representing **zero IR35 risk** for clients.
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Approximately £175,000–£250,000 mid-level. London +20–30%.
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