Solution Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Solution Analyst make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Solution Analyst in the United States is $109,101 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,293
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,582 to $119,670
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,914
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Solution Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $119,670 $9,973 $2,301 $58
Average $109,101 $9,092 $2,098 $52
25th Percentile $99,582 $8,298 $1,915 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Solution Analyst Salaries

A Solution Analyst'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 Solution Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Solution Analyst'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): $104,024
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $104,741
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,174
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,189
  • Expert (over 8 years): $113,764
Levels Salary
Entry Level Solution Analyst$104,024
Intermediate Level Solution Analyst$104,741
Senior Level Solution Analyst$106,174
Specialist Level Solution Analyst$110,189
Expert Level Solution Analyst$113,764
$104,024 0 yr
$104,741 < 2 yrs
$106,174 2-4 yrs
$110,189 5-8 yrs
$113,764 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Solution Analysts

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: $137,609
  • San Francisco: $136,256
  • Oakland: $133,234

What Skills Can Increase a Solution Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.94% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Software Engineering (Mentioned in 2.6% 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
  • Security Testing (Mentioned in 1.72% Job Postings): Security Testing is a type of Software Testing that uncovers vulnerabilities, threats, risks in a software application and prevents malicious attacks from intruders. The purpose of Security Tests is to identify all possible loopholes
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.94%
Software Engineering 2.6%
Security Testing 1.72%
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 Solution Analyst's salary.
  • Information Security: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Microservices: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Kubernetes: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Information Security
$117,829
8%
Microservices
$115,647
6%
Kubernetes
$115,647
6%
Linux
$113,465
4%
Container
$113,465
4%
Python
$113,465
4%
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How Education impacts a Solution Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Solution Analysts enter the field with a Associate'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 Solution Analyst with a Associate's Degree is between $111,649 and $119,010).

Solution Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Solution Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 2.1%
Associates 5.4%
Bachelors 44.3%
Masters 38.7%
Doctorate 9.3%
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Solution Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Solution Analyst'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Solution Analyst

Salaries for a Solution Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $122,707 in 2023 to around $119,987 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Solution Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Solution Analyst Over Time

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