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A Solutions Director plays a crucial role in guiding businesses through complex technological landscapes. As of October 2025, the average salary for this position is $134,278 annually, translating to approximately $65 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on experience, industry, and geographical location.
In states such as California, New York, and Texas, Solutions Directors often command higher salaries due to the demand for skilled professionals in technology and strategic planning. For instance, California ranks as one of the highest-paying states, offering competitive compensation packages that reflect the cost of living and industry standards.
Industries like technology, finance, and healthcare tend to offer the highest salaries for Solutions Directors. Companies in these sectors value the strategic oversight and project management skills that these professionals bring, which can lead to lucrative opportunities for career advancement.
As you explore job opportunities, consider factors such as the specific industry and location to maximize your earning potential in this dynamic field.
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The average solutions director salary in California, Washington, and Oregon are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average solutions director salary states are North Dakota, Alabama, and Minnesota.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $148,207 | $71.25 |
| 2 | California | $158,484 | $76.19 |
| 3 | Utah | $137,311 | $66.01 |
| 4 | Washington | $148,627 | $71.46 |
| 5 | Arizona | $135,987 | $65.38 |
| 6 | Texas | $136,178 | $65.47 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $135,245 | $65.02 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $135,448 | $65.12 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $126,944 | $61.03 |
| 10 | Idaho | $129,557 | $62.29 |
| 11 | South Carolina | $124,817 | $60.01 |
| 12 | Virginia | $132,850 | $63.87 |
| 13 | Nevada | $132,137 | $63.53 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $121,447 | $58.39 |
| 15 | Illinois | $128,088 | $61.58 |
| 16 | New York | $132,658 | $63.78 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $130,036 | $62.52 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $123,510 | $59.38 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $123,637 | $59.44 |
| 20 | Georgia | $124,315 | $59.77 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $117,805 | $56.64 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $123,462 | $59.36 |
| 23 | Michigan | $126,515 | $60.82 |
| 24 | Indiana | $123,848 | $59.54 |
| 25 | Vermont | $119,439 | $57.42 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $122,316 | $58.81 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $120,329 | $57.85 |
| 28 | New Hampshire | $120,759 | $58.06 |
| 29 | Maryland | $129,067 | $62.05 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $122,207 | $58.75 |
| 31 | Maine | $121,282 | $58.31 |
| 32 | Florida | $122,443 | $58.87 |
| 33 | Alaska | $126,154 | $60.65 |
| 34 | Hawaii | $125,587 | $60.38 |
| 35 | Montana | $118,311 | $56.88 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $116,286 | $55.91 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $114,201 | $54.90 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $117,497 | $56.49 |
| 39 | Colorado | $119,920 | $57.65 |
| 40 | Delaware | $119,210 | $57.31 |
| 41 | Ohio | $116,627 | $56.07 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $112,827 | $54.24 |
| 43 | Alabama | $110,947 | $53.34 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $115,868 | $55.71 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $107,360 | $51.62 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $114,365 | $54.98 |
| 47 | Missouri | $115,653 | $55.60 |
| 48 | Iowa | $113,242 | $54.44 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $108,210 | $52.02 |
| 50 | Minnesota | $110,426 | $53.09 |
| 51 | Kansas | $107,758 | $51.81 |
The highest-paying cities for solutions directors are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Salem, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $166,084 | $79.85 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $149,453 | $71.85 |
| 3 | Salem, OR | $148,385 | $71.34 |
| 4 | Salt Lake City, UT | $137,180 | $65.95 |
| 5 | Austin, TX | $136,712 | $65.73 |
| 6 | Carson City, NV | $136,478 | $65.61 |
| 7 | Phoenix, AZ | $136,204 | $65.48 |
| 8 | Edison, NJ | $135,469 | $65.13 |
| 9 | Hartford, CT | $135,401 | $65.10 |
| 10 | Reston, VA | $133,605 | $64.23 |
| 11 | New York, NY | $132,850 | $63.87 |
| 12 | Boston, MA | $130,230 | $62.61 |
| 13 | Springfield, IL | $129,530 | $62.27 |
| 14 | Annapolis, MD | $129,166 | $62.10 |
| 15 | Lansing, MI | $126,056 | $60.60 |
| 16 | Columbia, SC | $124,943 | $60.07 |
| 17 | Atlanta, GA | $124,374 | $59.80 |
| 18 | Tampa, FL | $124,193 | $59.71 |
| 19 | Indianapolis, IN | $124,021 | $59.63 |
| 20 | Raleigh, NC | $123,828 | $59.53 |
A solutions director's salary ranges from $100,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $179,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $179,000 | $14,917 | $86 |
| 75th Percentile | $156,000 | $13,000 | $75 |
| Average | $134,278 | $11,190 | $65 |
| 25th Percentile | $115,000 | $9,583 | $55 |
| 10th Percentile | $100,000 | $8,333 | $48 |
The highest paying types of solutions directors are director of software development, senior director, and director program management.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engagement Manager | $112,413 | $9,368 | $54.04 | 166,237 |
| Technical Manager | $116,619 | $9,718 | $56.07 | 116,732 |
| Director Of Technology And Services | $126,814 | $10,568 | $60.97 | 129,174 |
| Systems Manager | $107,156 | $8,930 | $51.52 | 145,551 |
| Director Of Information Management | $135,276 | $11,273 | $65.04 | 134,762 |
| Director Of Professional Services | $140,429 | $11,702 | $67.51 | 125,635 |
Top companies hiring solutions directors now:
Solutions director salaries at Morgan Lewis and Twitter are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average solutions director salary at companies like Google and Biogen are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morgan Lewis | $184,925 | $88.91 |
| 2 | $168,488 | $81.00 | |
| 3 | $168,188 | $80.86 | |
| 4 | Biogen | $165,561 | $79.60 |
| 5 | ServiceNow | $163,222 | $78.47 |
| 6 | Medallia | $163,157 | $78.44 |
| 7 | SAP | $160,072 | $76.96 |
| 8 | Databricks | $157,678 | $75.81 |
| 9 | JCPenney | $155,501 | $74.76 |
| 10 | NetApp | $154,492 | $74.28 |
| 11 | $151,069 | $72.63 | |
| 12 | Thoughtworks | $150,484 | $72.35 |
| 13 | Cadence Design Systems | $149,948 | $72.09 |
| 14 | Microsoft | $149,467 | $71.86 |
| 15 | Insight Enterprises | $149,092 | $71.68 |
| 16 | Centro | $148,358 | $71.33 |
| 17 | Koch Industries | $148,349 | $71.32 |
| 18 | Amazon | $148,302 | $71.30 |
| 19 | BD | $148,065 | $71.19 |
| 20 | Hearst | $146,922 | $70.64 |
The average solutions director salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $132,032 | $63.48 |
| 2 | Media | $124,189 | $59.71 |
| 3 | Professional | $123,512 | $59.38 |
| 4 | Transportation | $121,841 | $58.58 |
| 5 | Telecommunication | $121,332 | $58.33 |
| 6 | Finance | $109,311 | $52.55 |
The average solutions director salary has risen by $29,441 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average solutions director earned $104,837 annually, but today, they earn $134,278 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for solutions directors over the last decade.
Compare solutions director salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare solutions director salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $134,000 | $64.56 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $130,000 | $62.51 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $127,000 | $60.88 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $124,000 | $59.46 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $121,000 | $58.00 | +3.1% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Mutual | Director High NET Worth Banking and Lending Solutions | Milwaukee, WI | 06/30/2025 | $123,480 |
| O9 Solutions Inc. | Industry Solutions Director-Supplier Relationship Management | Homer, NY | 06/29/2025 | $155,000 |
| O9 Solutions Inc. | Industry Solutions Director, SIM | Dallas, TX | 06/29/2025 | $155,000 |
| Pacific Lifecorp | Director of Investment and Product Solutions | Newport Beach, CA | 06/28/2025 | $198,810 |
| VRC Companies | Director, ECM Solutions | Manchester, NH | 06/28/2025 | $70,000 |
| Slalom | Director, Adaptive Organization Solution Lead | New York, NY | 06/27/2025 | $160,000 |
| Slalom | Director, Adaptive Organization Solution Lead | Detroit, MI | 06/27/2025 | $160,000 |
| Slalom | Director, Adaptive Organization Solution Lead | Houston, TX | 06/27/2025 | $160,000 |
| Slalom | Director, Adaptive Organization Solution Lead | Kansas City, MO | 06/27/2025 | $160,000 |
| Slalom | Director, Adaptive Organization Solution Lead | Los Angeles, CA | 06/27/2025 | $160,000 |
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