The salary trajectory of a Solar Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,845 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,587 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Solar Engineer at RES is $105,572 per year or $51 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $176,017 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $81,140 (25th percentile) and $138,616 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by RES Solar Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Solar Engineer professionals typically earn between $39 and $67 per hour.
Solar Engineer professionals typically earn between $6,762 and $11,551 monthly.
Solar Engineer with an estimated total pay of $78K - $126K/yr
Engineer with an estimated total pay of $101K - $152K/yr
