Question 1

Is SolarCity a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

SolarCity has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 2,374 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at SolarCity to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about SolarCity have been left by employees working as Software Engineer, Recruiter and Regional Sales Manager.

Question 2

Does SolarCity pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SolarCity employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SolarCity. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at SolarCity?

Accepted Answer

61% of SolarCity employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated SolarCity 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at SolarCity?

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Field Energy Consultant (258), Field Energy Specialist (141), Inside Energy Consultant (41), Field Energy Consultant- Sales (34), Installer (32), Regional Sales Manager (31), Field Energy Advisor (30), Energy Consultant (28), PV Designer (27), FEC (26), Inside Sales Representative (22), Sales Representative (22), Crew Lead (21), Senior Field Energy Consultant (21), Inside Energy Specialist (18)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at SolarCity according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"They were all great people and easy to relate with." ((in 173 reviews)); "The reward to work ratio is fantastic and the benefits are very good." ((in 144 reviews)); "Initial team environment is great and everyone seems like they want you to succeed." ((in 47 reviews)); "Great HQ and coworkers." ((in 44 reviews)); "Fun work environment" ((in 38 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at SolarCity according to real employee reviews?

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"Bad management and must drive your own vehicle to every jobsite" ((in 145 reviews)); "•	Low pay for commission for new reps older reps get paid twice the commission amount" ((in 97 reviews)); "I was lucky to have a great manager but that's because he has integrity." ((in 75 reviews)); "No training will be provided." ((in 70 reviews)); "Commission is paid at the end of the next month after the solar installation (seems like years for most sales reps to get paid.)" ((in 56 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about SolarCity layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about SolarCity layoffs and their outlook for job security at SolarCity in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed SolarCity locations?

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Las Vegas, San Mateo, Roseville, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Phoenix, Sacramento, Denver, Riverside, Albany, Fresno, Beltsville, Hartford, Boston, Cranbury, New York, Berkeley, San Jose, Baltimore, Granite Bay, Santa Ana, Foster City, Fremont, San Luis Obispo, Henderson, Blackwood, Chatsworth, Martinez, Marlborough

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