Grid Entry-Level Salary

Updated October 24, 2026

The median grid entry-level role advertised on Verde Talent posts $70,294 a year. Here is the spread, how it moves by state, and how it compares to neighbouring roles.

$65,16625th percentile
$70,294median posted
$90,66775th percentile
$33.80per hour equivalent
$65,166 – $91,624full posted range
Read this range with care. Xcel Energy accounts for 75% of the postings behind it, so it reflects one employer's pay scale more than a market rate.

How this compares

Grid Entry-Level$70,294
Solar Entry-Level$68,000

Common questions

What is the average grid entry-level salary?

The median advertised grid entry-level salary is $70,294 a year. Half of the postings behind that figure fall between $65,166 and $90,667, and the full advertised range runs $65,166 to $91,624.

What is grid entry-level pay per hour?

The median works out at $33.80 an hour, annualised over 2,080 hours. Postings that quote an hourly rate are converted the same way.

How does grid entry-level pay compare with similar roles?

Against the same benchmark on Verde Talent: Solar Entry-Level at $68,000, versus $70,294 for grid entry-level.

Where do these grid entry-level salary figures come from?

From 8 live US postings that advertise pay, across 2 employers, out of 12 open grid entry-level roles on Verde Talent. They are what employers advertise rather than offers made or salaries paid, and the page is rebuilt daily.

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Figures are what employers advertise in live postings, not offers made or salaries paid. Hourly rates are annualised. Updated daily.

Data updated October 24, 2026