What are the main factors that influence an Intermediate 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 Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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

An Intermediate 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 Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer?

Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer roles are District of Columbia $98,700, California $98,300, Massachusetts $97,000. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Quality Assurance Engineer VI: $176,632; Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer: $125,300; Senior Quality Assurance Engineer: $100,773; Quality Assurance Engineer III: $100,759; Deployment Engineer Intermediate: $99,340.

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Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer Salary in District of Columbia

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer in District of Columbia is $98,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $114,748
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,700 to $107,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,237

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Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,100	$8,925	$2,060	$51
Average	$98,700	$8,225	$1,898	$47
25th Percentile	$92,700	$7,725	$1,783	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer Salaries

An Intermediate 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 Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Intermediate 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 Intermediate 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 Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,700.
California: $98,300.
Massachusetts: $97,000.

District of Columbia $98,700 California $98,300 Massachusetts $97,000 Washington $96,600 New Jersey $96,600 Alaska $96,500 Connecticut $95,300 New York $94,800

Hawaii $93,200 Rhode Island $92,400 Maryland $91,900 Minnesota $91,200 Illinois $90,900 Colorado $90,900 Oregon $90,500 Delaware $90,300

New Hampshire $90,100 Virginia $89,800 Pennsylvania $88,700 Nevada $88,200 North Dakota $88,000 Michigan $87,800 Wisconsin $87,700 Vermont $87,500

Arizona $86,900 Maine $86,900 Texas $86,900 Ohio $86,800 Georgia $86,000 Indiana $85,600 Wyoming $85,500 Utah $85,400

Iowa $85,300 Kansas $84,900 Louisiana $84,800 North Carolina $84,700 Missouri $84,700 Florida $84,300 Montana $84,200 Nebraska $84,000

Kentucky $83,900 South Carolina $83,500 Tennessee $83,300 Idaho $83,200 New Mexico $82,600 Oklahoma $82,400 Alabama $81,900 South Dakota $81,000

Arkansas $80,500 West Virginia $80,300 Mississippi $79,500

Top Paying Cities for Intermediate 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: $98,100
Washington: $98,100
Naval Anacost Annex: $98,100

Parcel Return Service, DC $98,100 Washington, DC $98,100 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $98,100 Washington Navy Yard, DC $98,100

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

Intermediate 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 $110,395. While startup companies pay approximate $93,361.

Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$93,361
Growth Stage	51~500	$98,744
Established	501~5000	$106,608
Enterprise	5000+	$110,395

Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$118,440	$57.0	20%
Biotechnology	$118,440	$57.0	20%
Financial Services	$118,440	$57.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$118,440	$57.0	20%
Software & Networking	$118,440	$57.0	20%

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

Understanding how an Intermediate 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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$92,700

Average $98,700/year

$107,100

$7,725

Average $8,225/month

$8,925

$1,783

Average $1,898/week

$2,060

$45

Average $47/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,100	$8,925	$2,060	$51
Average	$98,700	$8,225	$1,898	$47
25th Percentile	$92,700	$7,725	$1,783	$45

Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the QA/Validation Engineer III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $111,600 - a projected growth of 13% over your current level.

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