What are the main factors that influence a QA/Validation Engineering Manager'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 Engineering Manager's salary?

A QA/Validation Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: an Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years)earns $166,461, a QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $124,702, a QA/Validation Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $145,791, a QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior (10+ years)earns $177,753, a QA/Validation Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $216,919,

What are the highest paying states for a QA/Validation Engineering Manager?

QA/Validation Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA/Validation Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $145,800, California $145,300, Massachusetts $143,400. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for QA/Validation Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Engineering Manager Sustaining Engineering: $157,881; Engineering Manager: $156,241; Manager Of Engineering: $154,246; Engineering Manager, Tools Engineering: $151,574; Engineering Program Manager V: $151,519.

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QA/Validation Engineering Manager Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a QA/Validation Engineering Manager make in District of Columbia?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a QA/Validation Engineering Manager in District of Columbia is $145,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $155,925
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $132,200 to $151,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $119,818

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QA/Validation Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$151,100	$12,592	$2,906	$73
Average	$145,800	$12,150	$2,804	$70
25th Percentile	$132,200	$11,017	$2,542	$64

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Key Factors That Influence QA/Validation Engineering Manager Salaries

A QA/Validation Engineering Manager'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 Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a QA/Validation Engineering Manager'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:

Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years): $166,461
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $124,702
QA/Validation Engineering Manager (10+ years): $145,791
QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior (10+ years): $177,753
QA/Validation Engineering Director (10+ years): $216,919

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer	7-10 years	$166,461
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$124,702
QA/Validation Engineering Manager	10+ years	$145,791
QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior	10+ years	$177,753
QA/Validation Engineering Director	10+ years	$216,919

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How Do QA/Validation Engineering Manager 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 Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $145,800.
California: $145,300.
Massachusetts: $143,400.

District of Columbia $145,800 California $145,300 Massachusetts $143,400 Washington $142,800 New Jersey $142,800 Alaska $142,600 Connecticut $140,800 New York $140,000

Hawaii $137,700 Rhode Island $136,600 Maryland $135,800 Minnesota $134,800 Colorado $134,400 Illinois $134,300 Oregon $133,800 Delaware $133,400

New Hampshire $133,200 Virginia $132,600 Pennsylvania $131,100 Nevada $130,400 North Dakota $130,100 Michigan $129,700 Wisconsin $129,600 Vermont $129,300

Texas $128,500 Arizona $128,400 Maine $128,400 Ohio $128,300 Georgia $127,100 Indiana $126,400 Wyoming $126,300 Utah $126,100

Iowa $126,100 Kansas $125,400 Louisiana $125,200 North Carolina $125,200 Missouri $125,200 Florida $124,600 Montana $124,400 Nebraska $124,100

Kentucky $124,000 South Carolina $123,400 Tennessee $123,100 Idaho $123,000 New Mexico $122,000 Oklahoma $121,800 Alabama $121,000 South Dakota $119,700

Arkansas $119,000 West Virginia $118,600 Mississippi $117,500

Top Paying Cities for QA/Validation Engineering Managers

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: $145,800
Washington: $145,800
Naval Anacost Annex: $145,800

Parcel Return Service, DC $145,800 Washington, DC $145,800 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $145,800 Washington Navy Yard, DC $145,800

QA/Validation Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a QA/Validation Engineering Manager'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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$132,200

Average $145,800/year

$151,100

$11,017

Average $12,150/month

$12,592

$2,542

Average $2,804/week

$2,906

$64

Average $70/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$151,100	$12,592	$2,906	$73
Average	$145,800	$12,150	$2,804	$70
25th Percentile	$132,200	$11,017	$2,542	$64

QA/Validation Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a QA/Validation Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $177,800 - a projected growth of 22% over your current level.

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