Solutions Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Solutions Director make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Solutions Director in the United States is $202,791 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $97.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $217,028
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $175,125 to $210,243
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $149,937
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Solutions Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $210,243 $17,520 $4,043 $101
Average $202,791 $16,899 $3,900 $97
25th Percentile $175,125 $14,594 $3,368 $84
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Key Factors That Influence Solutions Director Salaries

A Solutions Director'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 Solutions Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Solutions Director'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): $141,824
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $178,095
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $149,593
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $169,024
  • Expert (over 8 years): $204,712
Levels Salary
Integrate... Level Solutions Director$141,824
Integrate... Level Solutions Director$178,095
Integrate... Level Solutions Director$149,593
Integrate... Level Solutions Director$169,024
Solutions... Level Solutions Director$204,712
$141,824 0 yr
$178,095 < 2 yrs
$149,593 2-4 yrs
$169,024 5-8 yrs
$204,712 > 8 yrs
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How Do Solutions Director 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 Solutions Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $224,530.
  • California: $223,678.
  • Massachusetts: $220,697.

Top Paying Cities for Solutions Directors

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: $255,780
  • San Francisco: $253,266
  • Oakland: $247,648

What Skills Can Increase a Solutions Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Consulting (Mentioned in 32.63% Job Postings): Providing technical or business expertise and advice to internal or external clients.
  • Consulting Services (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): Consulting Services means the provision of expertise or strategic advice that is presented for consideration and decision-making.
  • Client Communications (Mentioned in 0.85% Job Postings): Client communication skills are a blend of language, interpersonal and emotional abilities that enable you to have clear, meaningful, and emotionally conscientious conversations with the client.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Consulting 32.63%
Consulting Services 1.27%
Client Communications 0.85%
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 Solutions Director's salary.
  • Process Development: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Data Services: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Client Relationship: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Process Development
$233,210
15%
Data Services
$227,126
12%
Client Relationship
$223,070
10%
Business Transformation
$223,070
10%
Motivating
$221,042
9%
Business Strategy
$221,042
9%
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How Education impacts a Solutions Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Solutions Directors 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 Solutions Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $201,567 and $212,053).

Solutions Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Solutions Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 6.2%
Associates 6.2%
Bachelors 41.9%
Masters 40.0%
Doctorate 5.2%
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Solutions Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Solutions Director'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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Solutions Director

Salaries for a Solutions Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $187,613 in 2023 to around $183,866 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Solutions Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Solutions Director Over Time

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$186,434
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