What are the main factors that influence a QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior'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 QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior roles, with salaries approximately 60% above the market median.

How does experience change A QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior's salary?

A QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior's salary grows with experience: an Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years)earns $152,261, a QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $114,053, a QA/Validation Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $133,318, a QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior (10+ years)earns $162,547, a QA/Validation Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $198,410,

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

QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior roles are District of Columbia $177,800, California $177,100, Massachusetts $174,700. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior level roles vary by specialization: Aerospace Engineering Senior Manager: $198,510; Pipeline Engineering Senior Manager: $189,002; Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager: $185,063; Engineering Senior Manager: $179,909; Aeronautical Engineering Senior Manager: $179,722.

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QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior Salary in Delaware

How much does a QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior in Delaware is $162,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $78.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $183,615
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $151,900 to $173,600
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $142,158

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QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$173,600	$14,467	$3,338	$83
Average	$162,600	$13,550	$3,127	$78
25th Percentile	$151,900	$12,658	$2,921	$73

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Key Factors That Influence QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior Salaries

A QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior'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, Senior Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior'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): $152,261
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $114,053
QA/Validation Engineering Manager (10+ years): $133,318
QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior (10+ years): $162,547
QA/Validation Engineering Director (10+ years): $198,410

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer	7-10 years	$152,261
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$114,053
QA/Validation Engineering Manager	10+ years	$133,318
QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior	10+ years	$162,547
QA/Validation Engineering Director	10+ years	$198,410

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

District of Columbia: $177,800.
California: $177,100.
Massachusetts: $174,700.

District of Columbia $177,800 California $177,100 Massachusetts $174,700 Washington $174,100 New Jersey $174,000 Alaska $173,800 Connecticut $171,600 New York $170,700

Hawaii $167,800 Rhode Island $166,500 Maryland $165,600 Minnesota $164,300 Colorado $163,800 Illinois $163,700 Oregon $163,000 Delaware $162,600

New Hampshire $162,300 Virginia $161,700 Pennsylvania $159,800 Nevada $158,900 North Dakota $158,600 Michigan $158,100 Wisconsin $157,900 Vermont $157,600

Texas $156,600 Maine $156,500 Arizona $156,400 Ohio $156,300 Georgia $154,900 Indiana $154,100 Wyoming $154,000 Utah $153,800

Iowa $153,700 Kansas $152,900 Louisiana $152,700 North Carolina $152,600 Missouri $152,500 Florida $151,900 Montana $151,600 Nebraska $151,300

Kentucky $151,100 South Carolina $150,400 Tennessee $150,000 Idaho $149,900 New Mexico $148,700 Oklahoma $148,500 Alabama $147,500 South Dakota $145,900

Arkansas $145,100 West Virginia $144,600 Mississippi $143,200

Top Paying Cities for QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Seniors

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: $161,900
Little Creek: $163,100
Magnolia: $162,800

Lincoln, DE $161,900 Little Creek, DE $163,100 Magnolia, DE $162,800 Milford, DE $162,300 Marydel, DE $162,500 Millsboro, DE $161,200 Millville, DE $161,400 Milton, DE $161,700

Nassau, DE $161,800 Ocean View, DE $161,400 Rehoboth Beach, DE $161,700 Seaford, DE $161,800 Selbyville, DE $161,100 Smyrna, DE $163,200 Viola, DE $162,400 Woodside, DE $162,800

Bear, DE $162,500 Newark, DE $162,400 Claymont, DE $162,700 Delaware City, DE $162,600 Hockessin, DE $162,400 Kirkwood, DE $162,500 Middletown, DE $162,600 Montchanin, DE $162,400

New Castle, DE $162,500 Odessa, DE $162,700 Port Penn, DE $162,800 Rockland, DE $162,400 Saint Georges, DE $162,600 Townsend, DE $162,800 Winterthur, DE $162,500 Lewes, DE $161,800

Wilmington, DE $162,400 Dover, DE $163,100 Dover Afb, DE $162,200 Bethany Beach, DE $161,200 Bethel, DE $161,400 Bridgeville, DE $161,800 Camden Wyoming, DE $162,600 Cheswold, DE $163,000

Clayton, DE $163,000 Dagsboro, DE $161,100 Delmar, DE $160,900 Ellendale, DE $161,400 Felton, DE $162,300 Fenwick Island, DE $161,200 Frankford, DE $160,900 Frederica, DE $162,400

Georgetown, DE $161,100 Greenwood, DE $161,800 Harbeson, DE $161,200 Harrington, DE $162,100 Hartly, DE $162,600 Houston, DE $161,800 Kenton, DE $163,000 Laurel, DE $161,000

Yorklyn, DE $162,400

QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $182,021. While startup companies pay approximate $153,986.

QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$153,986
Growth Stage	51~500	$162,858
Established	501~5000	$175,774
Enterprise	5000+	$182,021

QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 86% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 60% above the average. In contrast, QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$260,160	$125.0	60%
Financial Services	$227,640	$109.0	40%
Pharmaceuticals	$219,510	$106.0	35%
Internet	$211,380	$102.0	30%
Biotechnology	$203,250	$98.0	25%

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

Understanding how a QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior'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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$151,900

Average $162,600/year

$173,600

$12,658

Average $13,550/month

$14,467

$2,921

Average $3,127/week

$3,338

$73

Average $78/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$173,600	$14,467	$3,338	$83
Average	$162,600	$13,550	$3,127	$78
25th Percentile	$151,900	$12,658	$2,921	$73

QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the QA/Validation Engineering Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $198,500 - a projected growth of 22% over your current level.

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