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Manufacturing Total Quality Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Manufacturing Total Quality Director make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Manufacturing Total Quality Director in the United States is $179,664 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $86.

However, a Manufacturing Total Quality Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $228,474
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $167,858 to $205,213
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $157,109
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Manufacturing Total Quality Director Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $205,213 $17,101 $3,946 $99
Average $179,664 $14,972 $3,455 $86
25th Percentile $167,858 $13,988 $3,228 $81
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Key Factors That Influence Manufacturing Total Quality Director Salaries

A Manufacturing Total Quality Director'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 Manufacturing Total Quality Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manufacturing Total Quality Director'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:

  • Manufacturing Total Quality Supervisor (10+ years): $88,714
  • Manufacturing Total Quality Manager (10+ years): $119,619
  • Manufacturing Total Quality Senior Manager (10+ years): $130,480
  • Manufacturing Total Quality Director (10+ years): $179,664
  • VP of Manufacturing Total Quality (10+ years): $189,800
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Manufacturing Total Quality Supervisor10+ years$88,714
Manufacturing Total Quality Manager10+ years$119,619
Manufacturing Total Quality Senior Manager10+ years$130,480
Manufacturing Total Quality Director10+ years$179,664
VP of Manufacturing Total Quality10+ years$189,800
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Top Paying Cities for Manufacturing Total Quality Directors

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: $226,610
  • San Francisco: $224,129
  • Oakland: $219,406

What Skills Can Increase a Manufacturing Total Quality Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.38% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Diversity and Inclusion (Mentioned in 2.19% Job Postings): Developing and promoting acquaintance, empowerment, and integration of each unique individual to create a productive and safe working environment.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 1.46% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.38%
Diversity and Inclusion 2.19%
Continuous Improvement 1.46%
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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 Manufacturing Total Quality Director's salary.
  • Clinical Research: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Clinical Trial: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Clinical Research
 $220,987
23%
Clinical Trial
 $212,004
18%
Diversity and Inclusion
 $201,224
12%
Flexibility
 $201,224
12%
Research and Development
 $199,427
11%
Chemistry
 $197,630
10%
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Manufacturing Total Quality Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Manufacturing Total Quality Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $200,953. While startup companies pay approximate $169,946.

Manufacturing Total Quality Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$169,946
Growth Stage51~500$179,744
Established501~5000$194,058
Enterprise5000+$200,953

Manufacturing Total Quality Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Manufacturing Total Quality Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Insurance and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Manufacturing Total Quality Director positions in Internet or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Manufacturing Total Quality Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Manufacturing Total Quality Director

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$224,580$108.025%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$215,597$104.020%
Aerospace & Defense$206,614$99.015%
Chemicals$197,630$95.010%
Financial Services$197,630$95.010%

How Education impacts a Manufacturing Total Quality Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Manufacturing Total Quality Directors 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 Manufacturing Total Quality Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $177,613 and $191,193).

Manufacturing Total Quality Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Manufacturing Total Quality Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.7%
High School 44.4%
Associates 3.7%
Bachelors 44.4%
Masters 14.8%
Doctorate 37.0%
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Manufacturing Total Quality Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manufacturing Total Quality Director'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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$167,858
Average $179,664/year
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Average $14,972/month
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Average $86/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $205,213 $17,101 $3,946 $99
Average $179,664 $14,972 $3,455 $86
25th Percentile $167,858 $13,988 $3,228 $81

Manufacturing Total Quality Director Salary Growth & Career Path

Manufacturing Total Quality Director
VP of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
VP of Manufacturing Total Quality

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Manufacturing Total Quality Director, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Manufacturing Total Quality Director Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role Estimate Salary Projected Raise
VP of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) $220,389 23%
VP of Manufacturing Total Quality $189,800 6%

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Salary Trends for Manufacturing Total Quality Director

Salaries for a Manufacturing Total Quality Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $139,317 in 2023 to around $133,497 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Manufacturing Total Quality Director salary trends, .

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FAQ about Manufacturing Total Quality Director

1. Where can a Manufacturing Total Quality Director earn the most?

A Manufacturing Total Quality Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Manufacturing Total Quality Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Manufacturing Total Quality Director is $226,610.

2. What is the highest pay for Manufacturing Total Quality Director?

The highest pay for Manufacturing Total Quality Director is $228,474.

3. What is the lowest pay for Manufacturing Total Quality Director?

The lowest pay for Manufacturing Total Quality Director is $157,109.

4. What are the responsibilities of Manufacturing Total Quality Director?

Directs the strategic oversight and continuous improvement of the organization's manufacturing Quality Management System (QMS) to achieve operational excellence and regulatory compliance. Develops and implements long-term quality strategies aligned with business objectives and industry standards. Establishes quality governance frameworks, performance metrics, and audit systems to monitor compliance and drive consistent process improvement. Partners with senior leadership to integrate quality objectives into overall business planning and customer satisfaction initiatives. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Manufacturing Total Quality Director?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Manufacturing Total Quality Director roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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