What are the main factors that influence a QA/Validation Engineer II's salary?

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

How does experience change A QA/Validation Engineer 's salary?

A QA/Validation Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Entry Quality Assurance Engineer (0-2 years)earns $76,654, an QA/Validation Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $90,217, a QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $102,042, a QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $126,896, an Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years)earns $152,258,

What are the highest paying states for a QA/Validation Engineer II?

QA/Validation Engineer II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA/Validation Engineer II roles are District of Columbia $98,640, California $98,270, Massachusetts $96,960. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of QA/Validation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for QA/Validation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Corrosion Engineer II: $112,543; Metrology Engineer II: $96,694; Medical Device Engineer II: $95,707; Aerospace Engineer II: $95,651; Aeronautical Engineer II: $95,651.

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QA/Validation Engineer II Salary in Delaware

How much does a QA/Validation Engineer II make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a QA/Validation Engineer II in Delaware is $90,220 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a QA/Validation Engineer II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,892
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,730 to $97,900
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,732

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QA/Validation Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,900	$8,158	$1,883	$47
Average	$90,220	$7,518	$1,735	$43
25th Percentile	$84,730	$7,061	$1,629	$41

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Key Factors That Influence QA/Validation Engineer II Salaries

A QA/Validation Engineer II'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 QA/Validation Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a QA/Validation Engineer II'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): $76,654
QA/Validation Engineer II (2-4 years): $90,217
QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years): $102,042
QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years): $126,896
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years): $152,258

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Quality Assurance Engineer	0-2 years	$76,654
QA/Validation Engineer II	2-4 years	$90,217
QA/Validation Engineer III	4-7 years	$102,042
QA/Validation Engineer IV	7+ years	$126,896
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer	7-10 years	$152,258

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How Do QA/Validation Engineer II 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 QA/Validation Engineer IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,640.
California: $98,270.
Massachusetts: $96,960.

District of Columbia $98,640 California $98,270 Massachusetts $96,960 Washington $96,600 New Jersey $96,570 Alaska $96,440 Connecticut $95,210 New York $94,710

Hawaii $93,120 Rhode Island $92,370 Maryland $91,860 Minnesota $91,170 Colorado $90,900 Illinois $90,810 Oregon $90,470 Delaware $90,220

New Hampshire $90,070 Virginia $89,710 Pennsylvania $88,690 Nevada $88,170 North Dakota $88,000 Michigan $87,740 Wisconsin $87,640 Vermont $87,440

Texas $86,900 Maine $86,860 Arizona $86,810 Ohio $86,750 Georgia $85,930 Indiana $85,520 Wyoming $85,440 Utah $85,310

Iowa $85,260 Kansas $84,830 Louisiana $84,710 North Carolina $84,660 Missouri $84,650 Florida $84,300 Montana $84,110 Nebraska $83,930

Kentucky $83,830 South Carolina $83,480 Tennessee $83,260 Idaho $83,170 New Mexico $82,520 Oklahoma $82,370 Alabama $81,850 South Dakota $80,970

Arkansas $80,490 West Virginia $80,230 Mississippi $79,450

Top Paying Cities for QA/Validation Engineer IIs

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:

Lincoln: $89,820
Little Creek: $90,470
Magnolia: $90,340

Lincoln, DE $89,820 Little Creek, DE $90,470 Magnolia, DE $90,340 Milford, DE $90,040 Marydel, DE $90,190 Millsboro, DE $89,440 Millville, DE $89,580 Milton, DE $89,730

Nassau, DE $89,800 Ocean View, DE $89,560 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,730 Seaford, DE $89,780 Selbyville, DE $89,410 Smyrna, DE $90,540 Viola, DE $90,120 Woodside, DE $90,360

Bear, DE $90,150 Newark, DE $90,120 Claymont, DE $90,300 Delaware City, DE $90,210 Hockessin, DE $90,110 Kirkwood, DE $90,190 Middletown, DE $90,230 Montchanin, DE $90,130

New Castle, DE $90,140 Odessa, DE $90,270 Port Penn, DE $90,330 Rockland, DE $90,140 Saint Georges, DE $90,200 Townsend, DE $90,340 Winterthur, DE $90,150 Lewes, DE $89,770

Wilmington, DE $90,120 Dover, DE $90,470 Dover Afb, DE $90,000 Bethany Beach, DE $89,470 Bethel, DE $89,560 Bridgeville, DE $89,770 Camden Wyoming, DE $90,220 Cheswold, DE $90,440

Clayton, DE $90,450 Dagsboro, DE $89,410 Delmar, DE $89,260 Ellendale, DE $89,530 Felton, DE $90,040 Fenwick Island, DE $89,430 Frankford, DE $89,270 Frederica, DE $90,130

Georgetown, DE $89,370 Greenwood, DE $89,790 Harbeson, DE $89,470 Harrington, DE $89,920 Hartly, DE $90,200 Houston, DE $89,790 Kenton, DE $90,450 Laurel, DE $89,320

Yorklyn, DE $90,140

QA/Validation Engineer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a QA/Validation Engineer II'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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$84,730

Average $90,220/year

$97,900

$7,061

Average $7,518/month

$8,158

$1,629

Average $1,735/week

$1,883

$41

Average $43/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,900	$8,158	$1,883	$47
Average	$90,220	$7,518	$1,735	$43
25th Percentile	$84,730	$7,061	$1,629	$41

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For a QA/Validation Engineer II, 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 $102,100 - a projected growth of 13% over your current level.

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