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Solutions analyst salary

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Joel Stevenson

Average solutions analyst salary

$80,370

$38.64 hourly rate

Entry-level solutions analyst salary
$59,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Solutions Analyst Salaries

A Solutions Analyst typically earns an average salary of $80,370 per year. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as geographical location, years of experience, and the specific industry. For example, states such as California and New York often feature higher salary ranges due to the demand for skilled analysts in tech and finance sectors. According to recent data, the highest paying industries include software development and financial services.

Salary by Experience

Entry-level positions generally start lower, around $60,000, while experienced analysts can earn upwards of $100,000. Additionally, certifications and advanced degrees can further enhance earning potential. It’s beneficial for aspiring Solutions Analysts to pursue relevant technical skills and certifications to increase opportunities for higher salaries and career advancement.

Conclusion

By understanding the dynamics of Solutions Analyst salaries, job seekers can better navigate their career paths and make informed decisions regarding their job applications and professional development.

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Where can a Solutions Analyst earn more?

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Columbus, OH$107,037
Detroit, MI$77,944
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Meta$124,794
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Solutions analyst salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a solutions analyst typically falls between $62,397 and $110,000.
zippia
$80,370yearly
glassdoor[1]
$82,216yearly
comparably[2]
$100,732yearly
Salary.com[3]
$72,532yearly
ZipRecruiter[4]
$110,000yearly
payscale[5]
$62,397yearly
SalaryExpert[6]
$105,887yearly

Average solutions analyst salary by state

The average solutions analyst salary in California, New York, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average solutions analyst salary states are Louisiana, Wyoming, and Alabama.

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Highest paying states for solutions analysts

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Delaware$95,931$46.12
2Connecticut$96,667$46.47
3New York$96,679$46.48
4California$99,275$47.73
5North Carolina$91,091$43.79
6Massachusetts$89,716$43.13
7Wisconsin$91,739$44.11
8Washington$90,165$43.35
9New Jersey$90,830$43.67
10Ohio$87,341$41.99
11Texas$85,138$40.93
12Georgia$84,866$40.80
13Illinois$85,058$40.89
14Nevada$86,239$41.46
15District of Columbia$86,935$41.80
16Maryland$86,978$41.82
17South Carolina$88,947$42.76
18Indiana$84,777$40.76
19Oklahoma$86,298$41.49
20Kentucky$82,845$39.83
21Kansas$80,695$38.80
22Oregon$79,283$38.12
23Virginia$80,800$38.85
24New Hampshire$82,165$39.50
25Arizona$79,620$38.28
26Minnesota$81,749$39.30
27Missouri$81,994$39.42
28North Dakota$77,027$37.03
29West Virginia$79,475$38.21
30Rhode Island$77,553$37.29
31Utah$76,594$36.82
32Iowa$78,390$37.69
33Michigan$77,763$37.39
34Pennsylvania$76,902$36.97
35Vermont$76,214$36.64
36Nebraska$76,306$36.69
37Alaska$73,124$35.16
38Colorado$73,162$35.17
39Arkansas$73,533$35.35
40Mississippi$76,894$36.97
41Idaho$71,274$34.27
42South Dakota$73,556$35.36
43Hawaii$64,697$31.10
44New Mexico$72,620$34.91
45Tennessee$71,409$34.33
46Maine$72,845$35.02
47Florida$66,012$31.74
48Wyoming$69,854$33.58
49Montana$67,713$32.55
50Alabama$68,303$32.84
51Louisiana$70,258$33.78

Highest paying cities for solutions analysts

The highest-paying cities for solutions analysts are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Stamford, CT.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$107,037$51.46
2New York, NY$96,965$46.62
3Stamford, CT$96,866$46.57
4Raleigh, NC$91,928$44.20
5Jersey City, NJ$90,921$43.71
6Seattle, WA$90,729$43.62
7Boston, MA$89,675$43.11
8Cleveland, OH$87,632$42.13
9Baltimore, MD$87,062$41.86
10Washington, DC$86,956$41.81
11Austin, TX$86,221$41.45
12Chicago, IL$85,289$41.00
13Indianapolis, IN$84,928$40.83
14Atlanta, GA$84,850$40.79
15Minneapolis, MN$81,789$39.32
16Kansas City, MO$81,267$39.07
17Richmond, VA$80,693$38.79
18Phoenix, AZ$79,663$38.30
19Des Moines, IA$77,990$37.50
20Detroit, MI$77,944$37.47

Solutions Analysts are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. San Francisco, CA
  2. New York, NY
  3. Stamford, CT
  4. Raleigh, NC
  5. Jersey City, NJ

Solutions analyst salary details

A solutions analyst's salary ranges from $59,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $108,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average solutions analyst salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a solutions analyst's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$108,000$9,000$52
75th Percentile$93,000$7,750$45
Average$80,370$6,698$39
25th Percentile$68,000$5,667$33
10th Percentile$59,000$4,917$28

Highest paying solutions analyst jobs

The highest paying types of solutions analysts are senior applications analyst, staff analyst, and functional analyst.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Analyst Lead$95,264$7,939$45.80122,353
Analyst$73,007$6,084$35.10253,138
Application Support Analyst$92,078$7,673$44.27173,440
Database Analyst$85,660$7,138$41.1877,072
Process Analyst$73,233$6,103$35.21123,238
Information Systems Analyst$83,747$6,979$40.26170,658

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

Joel Stevenson

Founding Director USC Columbia Technology Incubator, Associate Director Faber Entrepreneurship Center, Senior Lecturer Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management, University of South Carolina

Don't know of a better starting salary than the one mentioned above-a lot of room for advancement.

Which companies pay solutions analysts the most?

Solutions analyst salaries at Meta and DocuSign are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average solutions analyst salary at companies like Google and BD are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Meta$124,794$60.00
2DocuSign$117,297$56.39
3Google$117,286$56.39
4BD$116,094$55.81
5Cargill$114,234$54.92
6BP America Inc$112,068$53.88
7Costco Wholesale$111,317$53.52
8Varian Medical Systems$110,794$53.27
9Amazon$110,621$53.18
10Slalom$109,543$52.66
11Pacific Investment Management Company LLC$108,312$52.07
12LinkedIn$107,752$51.80
13Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center$107,433$51.65
14StubHub$106,340$51.13
15Xandr$105,621$50.78
16Barclays$105,418$50.68
17Conga$103,762$49.89
18GM Financial$103,725$49.87
19Milwaukee Tool$103,628$49.82
20DSW$103,242$49.64

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$82,000$80,800$79,600$78,400$77,200$76,000
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Solutions Analyst salary by industry

The average solutions analyst salary varies across industries:

  • The average solutions analyst salary in the retail industry is $91,045, the highest of any industry.
  • The average solutions analyst salary in the finance industry is $85,872.
  • Solutions analysts in the transportation industry earn an average salary of $70,999, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for solutions analysts

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Retail$91,045$43.77
2Technology$85,872$41.28
3Health Care$82,169$39.50
4Finance$71,387$34.32
5Professional$71,250$34.25
6Transportation$70,999$34.13

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Solutions analyst salary trends

The average solutions analyst salary has risen by $12,942 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average solutions analyst earned $67,428 annually, but today, they earn $80,370 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for solutions analysts over the last decade.

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Average solutions analyst salary over time

Compare solutions analyst salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Solutions analyst salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$80,400$38.64+3.3%
2024$77,700$37.37+2.3%
2023$76,000$36.52+0.5%
2022$75,600$36.33+1.2%
2021$74,700$35.89+1.6%

Recently added solutions analyst salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Xifin, Inc.Customer Solutions AnalystSan Diego, CA06/29/2025$70,000
KFCFP&A Analyst, Technology Solutions and CybersecurityLouisville, KY06/28/2025$87,100
Pacific Life Insurance CompanySR Workflow Solution Analyst IINewport Beach, CA06/28/2025$121,770
Pacific LifeSR Workflow Solution Analyst IINewport Beach, CA06/28/2025$121,770
Pacific LifecorpSR Workflow Solution Analyst IINewport Beach, CA06/28/2025$121,770
Jpmorgan ChaseSolutions Analyst IIIJersey City, NJ06/27/2025$114,000
NFI IndustriesSolution Analyst IICamden, NJ06/27/2025$71,760
CappsERS-Digital Contact Solutions AnalystAustin, TX06/27/2025$75,000
OracleTechnical Solution AnalystDover, DE06/26/2025$45,700
OracleTechnical Solution AnalystAtlanta, GA06/26/2025$45,700

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