What are the main factors that influence an Entry Quality Assurance Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Entry Quality Assurance Engineer?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Quality Assurance Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Entry Quality Assurance Engineer's salary?

An Entry Quality Assurance Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Entry Quality Assurance Engineer (0-2 years)earns $83,804, an Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer (2-4 years)earns $98,634, a QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $111,560, a QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,743, an Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years)earns $166,469,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Quality Assurance Engineer?

Entry Quality Assurance Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Quality Assurance Engineer roles are District of Columbia $83,900, California $83,500, Massachusetts $82,400. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Quality Assurance Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Quality Assurance Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer: $125,300; Software Quality Assurance Engineer III: $113,833; Senior Quality Assurance Engineer: $100,773; Quality Assurance Engineer III: $100,759; Software Quality Assurance Engineer II: $93,894.

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Entry Quality Assurance Engineer Salary in District of Columbia

How much does an Entry Quality Assurance Engineer make in District of Columbia?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Quality Assurance Engineer in District of Columbia is $83,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, an Entry Quality Assurance Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,554
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,600 to $90,000
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,954

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Entry Quality Assurance Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,000	$7,500	$1,731	$43
Average	$83,900	$6,992	$1,613	$40
25th Percentile	$76,600	$6,383	$1,473	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Quality Assurance Engineer Salaries

An Entry Quality Assurance Engineer'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, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Quality Assurance Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Quality Assurance Engineer'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 Quality Assurance Engineer (0-2 years): $83,804
Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer (2-4 years): $98,634
QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years): $111,560
QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years): $138,743
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years): $166,469

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Quality Assurance Engineer	0-2 years	$83,804
Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer	2-4 years	$98,634
QA/Validation Engineer III	4-7 years	$111,560
QA/Validation Engineer IV	7+ years	$138,743
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer	7-10 years	$166,469

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How Do Entry Quality Assurance Engineer 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 Entry Quality Assurance Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,900.
California: $83,500.
Massachusetts: $82,400.

District of Columbia $83,900 California $83,500 Massachusetts $82,400 Washington $82,100 New Jersey $82,100 Alaska $82,000 Connecticut $80,900 New York $80,500

Hawaii $79,200 Rhode Island $78,500 Maryland $78,100 Minnesota $77,500 Colorado $77,300 Illinois $77,200 Oregon $76,900 Delaware $76,700

New Hampshire $76,600 Virginia $76,300 Pennsylvania $75,400 Nevada $75,000 North Dakota $74,800 Michigan $74,600 Wisconsin $74,500 Vermont $74,300

Texas $73,900 Arizona $73,800 Maine $73,800 Ohio $73,700 Georgia $73,100 Indiana $72,700 Wyoming $72,600 Utah $72,500

Iowa $72,500 Kansas $72,100 Louisiana $72,000 North Carolina $72,000 Missouri $72,000 Florida $71,700 Montana $71,500 Nebraska $71,400

Kentucky $71,300 South Carolina $71,000 Tennessee $70,800 Idaho $70,700 New Mexico $70,200 Oklahoma $70,000 Alabama $69,600 South Dakota $68,800

Arkansas $68,400 West Virginia $68,200 Mississippi $67,600

Top Paying Cities for Entry Quality Assurance Engineers

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:

Parcel Return Service: $83,400
Washington: $83,400
Naval Anacost Annex: $83,400

Parcel Return Service, DC $83,400 Washington, DC $83,400 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $83,400 Washington Navy Yard, DC $83,400

Entry Quality Assurance Engineer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Entry Quality Assurance Engineer salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $93,841. While startup companies pay approximate $79,362.

Entry Quality Assurance Engineer Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$79,362
Growth Stage	51~500	$83,938
Established	501~5000	$90,622
Enterprise	5000+	$93,841

Entry Quality Assurance Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Quality Assurance Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Entry Quality Assurance Engineer positions in Telecom or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entry Quality Assurance Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entry Quality Assurance Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$100,680	$48.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$100,680	$48.0	20%
Biotechnology	$96,485	$46.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$92,290	$44.0	10%
Aerospace & Defense	$88,095	$42.0	5%

Entry Quality Assurance Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Quality Assurance Engineer'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.

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$76,600

Average $83,900/year

$90,000

$6,383

Average $6,992/month

$7,500

$1,473

Average $1,613/week

$1,731

$37

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,000	$7,500	$1,731	$43
Average	$83,900	$6,992	$1,613	$40
25th Percentile	$76,600	$6,383	$1,473	$37

Entry Quality Assurance Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Entry Quality Assurance Engineer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $98,700 - a projected growth of 18% over your current level.

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