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How much does Solutions Engineer make?
Total pay range
$139K - $212K/yr
$170K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$95K - $129K/yrBase pay
$44K - $83K/yrAdditional pay
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Solutions Engineer salary in US
A Solutions Engineer salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Solutions Engineer in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $41,484 to $102,124 per year, based on 6 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Solutions Engineer in US can make a salary range of $77,733 to $162,493 with at least 5 years of experience, based on 236 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Solutions Engineer gets the highest compensation are Contentful, Inc., Tanium Inc. and California Physicians' Service. Bigger companies typically pay 21.55% more than smaller companies for a Solutions Engineer.
Recent salaries shared by Solutions Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Solutions Engineer
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4-6 years
$134K - $154K/yr
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Jul 18, 2026
$134K - $154K/yr
Solutions Engineer
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10-14 years
$109K - $126K/yr
Cincinnati, OH
submitted on Jul 16, 2026
$109K - $126K/yr
Solutions Engineer
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10-14 years
$181K - $210K/yr
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Jul 16, 2026
$181K - $210K/yr
Solutions Engineer
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10-14 years
$240K - $279K/yr
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Jul 15, 2026
$240K - $279K/yr
Solutions Engineer
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1-3 years
$41K - $48K/yr
Buda, TX
submitted on Jul 15, 2026
$41K - $48K/yr
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Solutions Engineer
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1-3 years
$88K - $102K/yr
Suwanee, GA
submitted on Jul 15, 2026
$88K - $102K/yr
Solutions Engineer
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4-6 years
$120K - $139K/yr
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Jul 15, 2026
$120K - $139K/yr
Solutions Engineer
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10-14 years
$120K - $140K/yr
Malvern, PA
submitted on Jul 13, 2026
$120K - $140K/yr
Solutions Engineer
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4-6 years
$213K - $247K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jul 10, 2026
$213K - $247K/yr
Solutions Engineer
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1-3 years
$171K - $200K/yr
Boston, MA
submitted on Jul 10, 2026
$171K - $200K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Solutions Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $149,448, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $144,877, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $138,483, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $134,226, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $127,033.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Solutions Engineer are Apple, Splunk, and Google.
Frequently asked questions about Solutions Engineer salaries
The average salary for Solutions Engineer is $169,629 per year or $82 per hour, with top earners making up to $256,232 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $139,079 (25th percentile) to $211,670 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 7960 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Solutions Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Solutions Engineer is $211,670 per year, $17,639 per month or $102 per hour.
The lowest salary for Solutions Engineer is $139,079 per year, $11,590 per month or $67 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Solutions Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $135,512 per year (estimate) and goes up to $322,694 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.