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Solutions director salary

Average solutions director salary

$134,278

$64.56 hourly rate

Entry-level solutions director salary
$100,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the Solutions Director Salary

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.

Salary Variations by State

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.

Industry Insights

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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Where can a Solutions Director earn more?

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Morgan Lewis$184,925
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Solutions director salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com and Glassdoor, the average salary for a solutions director typically falls between $134,278 and $164,877.
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$134,278yearly
glassdoor[1]
$164,877yearly
Salary.com[2]
$159,388yearly

Average solutions director salary by state

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.

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Highest paying states for solutions directors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Oregon$148,207$71.25
2California$158,484$76.19
3Utah$137,311$66.01
4Washington$148,627$71.46
5Arizona$135,987$65.38
6Texas$136,178$65.47
7Connecticut$135,245$65.02
8New Jersey$135,448$65.12
9Rhode Island$126,944$61.03
10Idaho$129,557$62.29
11South Carolina$124,817$60.01
12Virginia$132,850$63.87
13Nevada$132,137$63.53
14West Virginia$121,447$58.39
15Illinois$128,088$61.58
16New York$132,658$63.78
17Massachusetts$130,036$62.52
18Louisiana$123,510$59.38
19Pennsylvania$123,637$59.44
20Georgia$124,315$59.77
21South Dakota$117,805$56.64
22North Carolina$123,462$59.36
23Michigan$126,515$60.82
24Indiana$123,848$59.54
25Vermont$119,439$57.42
26Tennessee$122,316$58.81
27District of Columbia$120,329$57.85
28New Hampshire$120,759$58.06
29Maryland$129,067$62.05
30New Mexico$122,207$58.75
31Maine$121,282$58.31
32Florida$122,443$58.87
33Alaska$126,154$60.65
34Hawaii$125,587$60.38
35Montana$118,311$56.88
36Arkansas$116,286$55.91
37Mississippi$114,201$54.90
38Wisconsin$117,497$56.49
39Colorado$119,920$57.65
40Delaware$119,210$57.31
41Ohio$116,627$56.07
42North Dakota$112,827$54.24
43Alabama$110,947$53.34
44Kentucky$115,868$55.71
45Oklahoma$107,360$51.62
46Nebraska$114,365$54.98
47Missouri$115,653$55.60
48Iowa$113,242$54.44
49Wyoming$108,210$52.02
50Minnesota$110,426$53.09
51Kansas$107,758$51.81

Highest paying cities for solutions directors

The highest-paying cities for solutions directors are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Salem, OR.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$166,084$79.85
2Seattle, WA$149,453$71.85
3Salem, OR$148,385$71.34
4Salt Lake City, UT$137,180$65.95
5Austin, TX$136,712$65.73
6Carson City, NV$136,478$65.61
7Phoenix, AZ$136,204$65.48
8Edison, NJ$135,469$65.13
9Hartford, CT$135,401$65.10
10Reston, VA$133,605$64.23
11New York, NY$132,850$63.87
12Boston, MA$130,230$62.61
13Springfield, IL$129,530$62.27
14Annapolis, MD$129,166$62.10
15Lansing, MI$126,056$60.60
16Columbia, SC$124,943$60.07
17Atlanta, GA$124,374$59.80
18Tampa, FL$124,193$59.71
19Indianapolis, IN$124,021$59.63
20Raleigh, NC$123,828$59.53

Solutions director salary details

A solutions director's salary ranges from $100,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $179,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average solutions director salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a solutions director's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly 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

Highest paying solutions director jobs

The highest paying types of solutions directors are director of software development, senior director, and director program management.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Engagement Manager$112,413$9,368$54.04166,237
Technical Manager$116,619$9,718$56.07116,732
Director Of Technology And Services$126,814$10,568$60.97129,174
Systems Manager$107,156$8,930$51.52145,551
Director Of Information Management$135,276$11,273$65.04134,762
Director Of Professional Services$140,429$11,702$67.51125,635

Top companies hiring solutions directors now:

  1. Google jobs (10)
  2. Cadence Design Systems jobs (12)
  3. Microsoft jobs (13)
  4. Unisys jobs (10)
  5. Salesforce jobs (45)

Which companies pay solutions directors the most?

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.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Morgan Lewis$184,925$88.91
2Twitter$168,488$81.00
3Google$168,188$80.86
4Biogen$165,561$79.60
5ServiceNow$163,222$78.47
6Medallia$163,157$78.44
7SAP$160,072$76.96
8Databricks$157,678$75.81
9JCPenney$155,501$74.76
10NetApp$154,492$74.28
11LinkedIn$151,069$72.63
12Thoughtworks$150,484$72.35
13Cadence Design Systems$149,948$72.09
14Microsoft$149,467$71.86
15Insight Enterprises$149,092$71.68
16Centro$148,358$71.33
17Koch Industries$148,349$71.32
18Amazon$148,302$71.30
19BD$148,065$71.19
20Hearst$146,922$70.64

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$133,000$131,400$129,800$128,200$126,600$125,000
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Solutions Director salary by industry

The average solutions director salary varies across industries:

  • The average solutions director salary in the technology industry is $132,032, the highest of any industry.
  • The average solutions director salary in the finance industry is $124,189.
  • Solutions directors in the finance industry earn an average salary of $109,311, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for solutions directors

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$132,032$63.48
2Media$124,189$59.71
3Professional$123,512$59.38
4Transportation$121,841$58.58
5Telecommunication$121,332$58.33
6Finance$109,311$52.55

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Solutions director salary trends

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.

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Average solutions director salary over time

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Solutions director salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly 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%

Recently added solutions director salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Northwestern MutualDirector High NET Worth Banking and Lending SolutionsMilwaukee, WI06/30/2025$123,480
O9 Solutions Inc.Industry Solutions Director-Supplier Relationship ManagementHomer, NY06/29/2025$155,000
O9 Solutions Inc.Industry Solutions Director, SIMDallas, TX06/29/2025$155,000
Pacific LifecorpDirector of Investment and Product SolutionsNewport Beach, CA06/28/2025$198,810
VRC CompaniesDirector, ECM SolutionsManchester, NH06/28/2025$70,000
SlalomDirector, Adaptive Organization Solution LeadNew York, NY06/27/2025$160,000
SlalomDirector, Adaptive Organization Solution LeadDetroit, MI06/27/2025$160,000
SlalomDirector, Adaptive Organization Solution LeadHouston, TX06/27/2025$160,000
SlalomDirector, Adaptive Organization Solution LeadKansas City, MO06/27/2025$160,000
SlalomDirector, Adaptive Organization Solution LeadLos Angeles, CA06/27/2025$160,000

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