Director Solution Engineering Salary in the United States

How much does a Director Solution Engineering make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director Solution Engineering in the United States is $204,510 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $98.

However, a Director Solution Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $230,366
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $191,796 to $218,044
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $180,221
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Director Solution Engineering Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $218,044 $18,170 $4,193 $105
Average $204,510 $17,043 $3,933 $98
25th Percentile $191,796 $15,983 $3,688 $92
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Key Factors That Influence Director Solution Engineering Salaries

A Director Solution Engineering's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Director Solution Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director Solution Engineering's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $158,222
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $182,161
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $203,515
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $238,314
  • Expert (over 8 years): $299,130
Levels Salary
Engineeri... Level Director Solution Engineering$158,222
Engineeri... Level Director Solution Engineering$182,161
Director ... Level Director Solution Engineering$203,515
VP of Eng... Level Director Solution Engineering$238,314
SVP of En... Level Director Solution Engineering$299,130
$158,222 0 yr
$182,161 < 2 yrs
$203,515 2-4 yrs
$238,314 5-8 yrs
$299,130 > 8 yrs
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How Do Director Solution Engineering Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Director Solution Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $226,433.
  • California: $225,575.
  • Massachusetts: $222,568.

Top Paying Cities for Director Solution Engineerings

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $257,948
  • San Francisco: $255,413
  • Oakland: $249,748

What Skills Can Increase a Director Solution Engineering's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.97% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Software Engineering (Mentioned in 2.44% Job Postings): Software engineering is the application of engineering to the development of software in a systematic method. Notable definitions of software engineering include: "the systematic application of scientific and technological knowledge, methods, and experience to the design, implementation, testing, and documentation of software"—The Bureau of Labor Statistics—IEEE Systems and software engineering - Vocabulary "The application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software"—IEEE Standard Glossary of Software Engineering Terminology "an engineering discipline that is concerned with all aspects of software production"—Ian Sommerville "the establishment and use of sound engineering principles in order to economically obtain software that is reliable and works efficiently on real machines"—Fritz Bauer
  • Plumbing (Mentioned in 1.88% Job Postings): Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. Heating and cooling (HVAC), waste removal, and potable water delivery are among the most common uses for plumbing, but it is not limited to these applications. The word derives from the Latin for lead, plumbum, as the first effective pipes used in the Roman era were lead pipes. In the developed world, plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation. Boilermakers and pipefitters are not plumbers although they work with piping as part of their trade and their work can include some plumbing.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 10.97%
Software Engineering 2.44%
Plumbing 1.88%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Director Solution Engineering's salary.
  • Machine Learning: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Product Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Open Source: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Machine Learning
 $216,781
6%
Product Management
 $214,736
5%
Open Source
 $214,736
5%
Product Engineering
 $214,736
5%
Software Engineering
 $214,736
5%
Computer Science
 $214,736
5%
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How Education impacts a Director Solution Engineering's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Director Solution Engineerings enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Director Solution Engineering with a Bachelor's Degree is between $193,964 and $204,362).

Director Solution Engineering Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Director Solution Engineering
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 2.5%
Associates 1.8%
Bachelors 37.5%
Masters 46.2%
Doctorate 11.8%
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Director Solution Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director Solution Engineering's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$191,796
Average $204,510/year
$218,044
$15,983
Average $17,043/month
$18,170
$3,688
Average $3,933/week
$4,193
$92
Average $98/hour
$105
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $218,044 $18,170 $4,193 $105
Average $204,510 $17,043 $3,933 $98
25th Percentile $191,796 $15,983 $3,688 $92

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Salary Trends for Director Solution Engineering

Salaries for a Director Solution Engineering can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $195,894 in 2023 to around $196,458 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director Solution Engineering salary trends, .

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