Solutions Engineer, AI Salary.
Across 83 U.S. cities.
$155,000
national median salary
$120,000 to $195,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$210,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$162,000
San Diego, CA
Lowest Paying
$120,000
Jackson, MS
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
The average Solutions Engineer, AI salary in the United States is $155,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $120,000 at the 25th percentile to $195,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $210,000, while San Diego offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Compensation reflects the ability to design and implement AI solutions for enterprise customers.
Solutions Engineer, AI salary by city
Skills that increase Solutions Engineer, AI pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Solutions Engineer, AIs based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $21,700 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know
Compensation reflects the ability to design and implement AI solutions for enterprise customers. Engineers who can translate business requirements into technical architectures, build POCs, and drive adoption post-sale earn premiums. Domain expertise in high-value verticals like finance, healthcare, or manufacturing adds 10% to 20% to compensation.
Junior solutions engineers start at $105,000 to $125,000. Mid-level SEs handling enterprise accounts reach $145,000 to $175,000. Senior SEs designing complex multi-system integrations earn $180,000 to $220,000. Solutions architecture leaders and directors of customer engineering can reach $240,000 to $300,000 in total compensation.
Variable compensation adds 15% to 30% of base salary. Equity at AI companies adds $20,000 to $70,000 annually. Customer success bonuses tied to expansion revenue are common. Travel allowances and home office stipends for field-based roles are standard benefits.