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Senior solutions engineer salary

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Michael Rudisill

Average senior solutions engineer salary

$110,210

$52.99 hourly rate

Entry-level senior solutions engineer salary
$79,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Senior Solutions Engineers play a crucial role in bridging technical solutions and business needs. The average salary for this position stands at $110,210 per year, translating to approximately $53 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and industry. For instance, states like California and New York tend to offer higher compensation compared to others.

In addition to location, the industry plays a pivotal role in determining salary. Fields such as technology and finance often provide higher pay scales due to the demand for skilled engineers. Furthermore, specialized skills in areas like cloud computing or cybersecurity can enhance earning potential.

For those entering this field, gaining experience can lead to substantial financial rewards. Entry-level positions typically command lower salaries, but professionals can expect significant raises with experience and proven performance. Job seekers can explore various platforms, including Zippia, to find opportunities tailored to their skill sets and career aspirations.

Understanding the salary landscape is essential for negotiating offers and making informed career decisions. Utilize resources like Zippia to stay informed about salary trends and job openings in your area.

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Where can a Senior Solutions Engineer earn more?

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Columbus, OH$155,396
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Roku$192,083
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Senior solutions engineer salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a senior solutions engineer typically falls between $86,000 and $181,228.
zippia
$110,210yearly
glassdoor[1]
$181,228yearly
comparably[2]
$126,518yearly
Salary.com[3]
$122,624yearly
payscale[4]
$86,000yearly

Average senior solutions engineer salary by state

The highest-paying states for senior solutions engineers are California, Virginia, and Arizona. The lowest average senior solutions engineer salary states are Alabama, Michigan, and Tennessee.

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Highest paying states for senior solutions engineers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1California$148,245$71.27
2Virginia$126,770$60.95
3Arizona$123,770$59.50
4New York$118,937$57.18
5Oregon$112,131$53.91
6Texas$112,429$54.05
7Colorado$113,024$54.34
8Maryland$114,858$55.22
9Utah$106,515$51.21
10District of Columbia$117,576$56.53
11Georgia$114,098$54.85
12Nevada$111,459$53.59
13New Hampshire$104,107$50.05
14North Carolina$102,980$49.51
15North Dakota$99,881$48.02
16New Jersey$110,110$52.94
17West Virginia$108,855$52.33
18Massachusetts$101,128$48.62
19Illinois$100,623$48.38
20Idaho$98,255$47.24
21Delaware$98,062$47.15
22Washington$97,344$46.80
23Rhode Island$93,938$45.16
24Minnesota$96,485$46.39
25Iowa$98,924$47.56
26New Mexico$94,628$45.49
27Nebraska$93,249$44.83
28Arkansas$94,240$45.31
29Wisconsin$94,373$45.37
30Pennsylvania$91,906$44.19
31Connecticut$94,699$45.53
32Ohio$90,317$43.42
33Wyoming$90,355$43.44
34Hawaii$95,040$45.69
35Florida$93,371$44.89
36Kentucky$91,399$43.94
37South Dakota$90,071$43.30
38Alaska$94,368$45.37
39South Carolina$92,470$44.46
40Montana$88,791$42.69
41Vermont$86,245$41.46
42Maine$90,022$43.28
43Louisiana$89,336$42.95
44Indiana$86,656$41.66
45Alabama$85,314$41.02
46Mississippi$87,017$41.84
47Michigan$83,082$39.94
48Tennessee$83,070$39.94
49Kansas$83,063$39.93
50Missouri$82,139$39.49
51Oklahoma$81,102$38.99

Highest paying cities for senior solutions engineers

The highest-paying cities for senior solutions engineers are Mountain View, CA, Norfolk, VA, and Phoenix, AZ.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Mountain View, CA$155,396$74.71
2Norfolk, VA$127,271$61.19
3Phoenix, AZ$124,255$59.74
4New York, NY$119,391$57.40
5Washington, DC$117,654$56.56
6Columbia, MD$114,904$55.24
7Atlanta, GA$113,894$54.76
8Austin, TX$113,747$54.69
9Denver, CO$112,947$54.30
10Las Vegas, NV$112,151$53.92
11Portland, OR$111,769$53.74
12Jersey City, NJ$110,074$52.92
13Salt Lake City, UT$105,597$50.77
14Manchester, NH$104,176$50.08
15Raleigh, NC$103,950$49.98
16Boston, MA$101,008$48.56
17Chicago, IL$100,886$48.50
18Seattle, WA$97,920$47.08
19Minneapolis, MN$96,500$46.39
20Wallingford, CT$94,564$45.46

Senior solutions engineer salary details

A senior solutions engineer's salary ranges from $79,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $152,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average senior solutions engineer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a senior solutions engineer's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$152,000$12,667$73
75th Percentile$130,000$10,833$63
Average$110,210$9,184$53
25th Percentile$92,000$7,667$44
10th Percentile$79,000$6,583$38

Highest paying senior solutions engineer jobs

The highest paying types of senior solutions engineers are principal software engineer, senior principal engineer, and senior solutions architect.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Engineer$92,076$7,673$44.27618,207
Team Lead Engineer$114,867$9,572$55.22235,155
Lead Engineer$84,927$7,077$40.83301,777
Solutions Architect$116,327$9,694$55.93107,754
Software Engineer$100,260$8,355$48.20339,938
Principal Software Engineer$134,230$11,186$64.53345,893

How would you rate the starting salaries for senior solutions engineers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Michael Rudisill

Department Head and Professor of Engineering Technology, Northern Michigan University

From what we've seen, salaries haven't been reduced, even though demand is down. I would expect wages and salary progression to remain strong as the need for engineering will only continue to grow.

Top companies hiring senior solutions engineers now:

  1. Okta jobs (33)
  2. VMware jobs (23)
  3. NVIDIA jobs (10)
  4. Akamai Technologies jobs (29)
  5. Cadence Design Systems jobs (12)

Which companies pay senior solutions engineers the most?

Senior solutions engineer salaries at Roku and Flexport are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average senior solutions engineer salary at companies like The Walt Disney Company and Dotdash are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Roku$192,083$92.35
2Flexport$168,502$81.01
3The Walt Disney Company$161,349$77.57
4Dotdash$160,829$77.32
5PayPal$153,513$73.80
6Okta$151,715$72.94
7Google$148,329$71.31
8Automation Anywhere$147,799$71.06
9DocuSign$147,669$70.99
10VMware$145,982$70.18
11Amazon$144,768$69.60
12NVIDIA$144,350$69.40
13AvePoint$142,527$68.52
14Cloudera$141,699$68.12
15RingCentral$141,148$67.86
16Twist Bioscience$140,785$67.69
17Microsoft$140,340$67.47
18Apptio$140,324$67.46
19GoDaddy$140,147$67.38
20Rivian$139,741$67.18

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$110,000$108,800$107,600$106,400$105,200$104,000
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Senior Solutions Engineer salary by industry

The average senior solutions engineer salary varies across industries:

  • The average senior solutions engineer salary in the finance industry is $127,455, the highest of any industry.
  • The average senior solutions engineer salary in the finance industry is $116,664.
  • Senior solutions engineers in the professional industry earn an average salary of $87,313, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for senior solutions engineers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Finance$127,455$61.28
2Insurance$116,664$56.09
3Start-up$116,610$56.06
4Technology$109,665$52.72
5Professional$87,313$41.98

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Senior solutions engineer salary trends

The average senior solutions engineer salary has risen by $19,747 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior solutions engineer earned $90,463 annually, but today, they earn $110,210 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for senior solutions engineers over the last decade.

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Average senior solutions engineer salary over time

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Senior solutions engineer salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$110,000$52.99+4.5%
2025$105,000$50.59+2.4%
2024$103,000$49.38+2.7%
2023$100,000$48.06-1.3%
2022$101,000$48.69+2.3%

Recently added senior solutions engineer salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
CompunetSenior Solutions Engineer-Data CenterRapid City, SD06/29/2025$100,000
XifinSR. Solutions EngineerSan Diego, CA06/29/2025$140,000
WiseSenior Solutions EngineerAustin, TX06/28/2025$230,000
ClouderaSenior Solutions Engineer-Public SectorWashington, DC06/27/2025$171,000
OktaSenior Solutions Engineer, SledWashington, DC06/27/2025$215,000
OktaSenior Solutions Engineer, SledNew York, NY06/27/2025$215,000
The Nielsen CompanySenior Solutions Engineer (01488)-NewNew York, NY06/27/2025$152,859
Saint-GobainSenior Solutions EngineerBristol, RI06/26/2025$100,240
WizSenior Solutions EngineerColumbus, OH06/26/2025$182,000
HoverSenior Solutions EngineerSan Francisco, CA06/25/2025$168,000

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