Solar Engineer Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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How much does a Solar Engineer make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Solar Engineer in Los Angeles, CA is $125,142. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $114,966 to $136,708, with most professionals earning between $105,700 and $147,239.

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Average Salary Range for Solar Engineer in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
114966
136708
125142

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
119139
144952
130638
What is the average salary for Solar Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Solar Engineer in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Solar Engineer ranges from $114,966 to $136,708 with the average base salary of $125,142. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $119,139 to $144,952 with the average total cash compensation of $130,638.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $125,142 $114,966 - $136,708
Bonus $5,496 $4,174 - $8,244
Total Pay $130,638 $119,139 - $144,952
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Solar Engineer Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,966 - $136,708 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,966 - $136,708 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,966 - $136,708 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,966 - $136,708 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Downey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,011 - $135,573 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,841 - $136,560 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
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