Customer Solutions Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Customer Solutions Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Customer Solutions Engineer in the United States is $73,155 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,511
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,762 to $81,716
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,941
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Customer Solutions Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $81,716 $6,810 $1,571 $39
Average $73,155 $6,096 $1,407 $35
25th Percentile $66,762 $5,563 $1,284 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Customer Solutions Engineer Salaries

A Customer Solutions Engineer'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 Customer Solutions Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Customer Solutions Engineer'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): $72,525
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $89,014
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,218
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,279
  • Expert (over 8 years): $143,214
Levels Salary
Customer ... Level Customer Solutions Engineer$72,525
Field Ser... Level Customer Solutions Engineer$89,014
Field Ser... Level Customer Solutions Engineer$104,218
Field Ser... Level Customer Solutions Engineer$123,279
Field Ser... Level Customer Solutions Engineer$143,214
$72,525 0 yr
$89,014 < 2 yrs
$104,218 2-4 yrs
$123,279 5-8 yrs
$143,214 > 8 yrs
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How Do Customer Solutions Engineer 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 Customer Solutions Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $80,997.
  • California: $80,689.
  • Massachusetts: $79,614.

Top Paying Cities for Customer Solutions Engineers

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: $92,270
  • San Francisco: $91,260
  • Oakland: $89,336

What Skills Can Increase a Customer Solutions Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.67% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Repairing (Mentioned in 1.97% Job Postings): To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.
  • Technical Services (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): Technical services are services that an IT organization provides to support business services or IT operations. Employee provisioning, backup and recovery, storage, and self-service help desk are examples of technical services
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.67%
Repairing 1.97%
Technical Services 1.31%
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 Customer Solutions Engineer's salary.
  • Programming: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Programming
 $84,128
15%
Presentation
 $82,665
13%
Project Management
 $81,933
12%
Decision Making
 $80,470
10%
CNC
 $80,470
10%
Technical Support
 $80,470
10%
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How Education impacts a Customer Solutions Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Customer Solutions Engineers 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 Customer Solutions Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $68,081 and $71,879).

Customer Solutions Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Customer Solutions Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 25.6%
Associates 22.0%
Bachelors 44.0%
Masters 6.2%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Customer Solutions Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Customer Solutions Engineer'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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$66,762
Average $73,155/year
$81,716
$5,563
Average $6,096/month
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$1,284
Average $1,407/week
$1,571
$32
Average $35/hour
$39
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $81,716 $6,810 $1,571 $39
Average $73,155 $6,096 $1,407 $35
25th Percentile $66,762 $5,563 $1,284 $32

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Salary Trends for Customer Solutions Engineer

Salaries for a Customer Solutions Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $57,882 in 2023 to around $57,220 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Customer Solutions Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Customer Solutions Engineer Over Time

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