Solution Owner Salary in the United States

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

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Solution Owner in the United States is $126,204 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,112
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,462 to $134,531
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,683
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Solution Owner Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $134,531 $11,211 $2,587 $65
Average $126,204 $10,517 $2,427 $61
25th Percentile $115,462 $9,622 $2,220 $56
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Key Factors That Influence Solution Owner Salaries

A Solution Owner'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 Owner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Solution Owner'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): $90,431
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $119,580
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,752
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $164,640
  • Expert (over 8 years): $187,729
Levels Salary
Commodity... Level Solution Owner$90,431
Commodity... Level Solution Owner$119,580
Solution ... Level Solution Owner$126,752
Commodity... Level Solution Owner$164,640
Commodity... Level Solution Owner$187,729
$90,431 0 yr
$119,580 < 2 yrs
$126,752 2-4 yrs
$164,640 5-8 yrs
$187,729 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Solution Owners

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: $159,181
  • San Francisco: $157,616
  • Oakland: $154,120

What Skills Can Increase a Solution Owner's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.44% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Commodity Management (Mentioned in 2.6% Job Postings): Commodity Management is the process of developing a systematic approach to the entire usage cycle for a group of items. The term is often used interchangeably with Category Management. It is generally considered as one aspect of the Procurement Management toolkit, and frequently used in combination with other tools – such as 'two-by-four-box' analysis, looking at the strategic positioning of that commodity with respect to an organisation and its supplier. This may then be further developed with Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), with designated Buyers managing key suppliers in given commodities. For more information on this topic, please consult: Supplier Relationship Management Procurement Category managementCommodity Management is also used in other contexts, as such managing dwindling availability of scarce resources. For this context, please see: Resource management
  • Contract Management (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Managing agreements, from their creation to execution by the chosen party and the eventual termination of the contract.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.44%
Commodity Management 2.6%
Contract Management 1.15%
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 Owner's salary.
  • Commodity Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Supplier Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commodity Management
$133,776
6%
Supplier Management
$131,252
4%
Strategic Sourcing
$131,252
4%
Analysis
$131,252
4%
Analytical Skills
$129,990
3%
Cost Reduction
$129,990
3%
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How Education impacts a Solution Owner's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Solution Owners 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 Solution Owner with a Bachelor's Degree is between $122,184 and $127,301).

Solution Owner Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Solution Owner
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 5.6%
Associates 4.1%
Bachelors 41.8%
Masters 45.9%
Doctorate 1.5%
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Solution Owner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Solution Owner'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 Solution Owner

Salaries for a Solution Owner can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $112,128 in 2023 to around $111,305 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Solution Owner salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Solution Owner Over Time

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2023
$112,128
2024
$112,119
2025
$111,305
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2024 $112,119
2025 $111,305
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