Customer Solutions Associate Salary in the United States

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

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Customer Solutions Associate in the United States is $66,101 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,163
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,653 to $74,508
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,871
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Customer Solutions Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,508 $6,209 $1,433 $36
Average $66,101 $5,508 $1,271 $32
25th Percentile $58,653 $4,888 $1,128 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Customer Solutions Associate Salaries

A Customer Solutions Associate'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 Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Customer Solutions Associate'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): $60,508
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $77,522
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,495
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,895
  • Expert (over 8 years): $78,389
Levels Salary
Customer ... Level Customer Solutions Associate$60,508
Sales Sup... Level Customer Solutions Associate$77,522
Sales Sup... Level Customer Solutions Associate$91,495
Sales Sup... Level Customer Solutions Associate$119,895
Sales Ass... Level Customer Solutions Associate$78,389
$60,508 0 yr
$77,522 < 2 yrs
$91,495 2-4 yrs
$119,895 5-8 yrs
$78,389 > 8 yrs
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How Do Customer Solutions Associate 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 Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $73,187.
  • California: $72,909.
  • Massachusetts: $71,938.

Top Paying Cities for Customer Solutions Associates

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: $83,373
  • San Francisco: $82,554
  • Oakland: $80,723

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 16.36% 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.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.42% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • CRM (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): Customer relationship management (CRM) is a technology for managing all your company's relationships and interactions with customers and potential customers.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 16.36%
Microsoft Office 2.42%
CRM 1.51%
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 Associate's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • CRM: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
$72,711
10%
Leadership
$72,050
9%
CRM
$68,084
3%
Problem Solving
$67,423
2%
Sales Support
$66,762
1%
Written Communication
$66,762
1%
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How Education impacts a Customer Solutions Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Customer Solutions Associates enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Associate with a No Diploma is between $59,468 and $63,730).

Customer Solutions Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Customer Solutions Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 11.1%
High School 11.1%
Associates 11.1%
Bachelors 33.3%
Masters 33.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Customer Solutions Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Customer Solutions Associate'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 May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Customer Solutions Associate

Salaries for a Customer Solutions Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $59,665 in 2023 to around $59,178 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Customer Solutions Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Customer Solutions Associate Over Time

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2024
$59,337
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