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

A QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor's salary grows with experience: a QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $126,890, an Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years)earns $152,256, a QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $114,056, a QA/Validation Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $133,336, a QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior (10+ years)earns $162,569,

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

QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $124,700, California $124,300, Massachusetts $122,600. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Aerospace Engineering Supervisor: $132,843; Aeronautical Engineering Supervisor: $131,819; Reliability Engineering Supervisor: $125,314; Biopharma Process Engineering Supervisor: $124,279; Engineering Program Management Supervisor: $124,278.

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QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor Salary in Delaware

How much does a QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor in Delaware is $114,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,822
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,700 to $123,900
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,963

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QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,900	$10,325	$2,383	$60
Average	$114,100	$9,508	$2,194	$55
25th Percentile	$106,700	$8,892	$2,052	$51

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Key Factors That Influence QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor Salaries

A QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor'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 Supervisor Salaries?

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

QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years): $126,890
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years): $152,256
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $114,056
QA/Validation Engineering Manager (10+ years): $133,336
QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior (10+ years): $162,569

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
QA/Validation Engineer IV	7+ years	$126,890
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer	7-10 years	$152,256
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$114,056
QA/Validation Engineering Manager	10+ years	$133,336
QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior	10+ years	$162,569

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

District of Columbia: $124,700.
California: $124,300.
Massachusetts: $122,600.

District of Columbia $124,700 California $124,300 Massachusetts $122,600 Washington $122,200 New Jersey $122,100 Alaska $122,000 Connecticut $120,400 New York $119,800

Hawaii $117,800 Rhode Island $116,800 Maryland $116,200 Minnesota $115,300 Colorado $115,000 Illinois $114,800 Oregon $114,400 Delaware $114,100

New Hampshire $113,900 Virginia $113,500 Pennsylvania $112,200 Nevada $111,500 North Dakota $111,300 Michigan $111,000 Wisconsin $110,800 Vermont $110,600

Maine $109,900 Texas $109,900 Arizona $109,800 Ohio $109,700 Georgia $108,700 Indiana $108,200 Wyoming $108,100 Utah $107,900

Iowa $107,800 Kansas $107,300 Missouri $107,100 Louisiana $107,100 North Carolina $107,100 Florida $106,600 Montana $106,400 Nebraska $106,200

Kentucky $106,000 South Carolina $105,600 Tennessee $105,300 Idaho $105,200 New Mexico $104,400 Oklahoma $104,200 Alabama $103,500 South Dakota $102,400

Arkansas $101,800 West Virginia $101,500 Mississippi $100,500

Top Paying Cities for QA/Validation Engineering Supervisors

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: $113,600
Little Creek: $114,400
Magnolia: $114,300

Lincoln, DE $113,600 Little Creek, DE $114,400 Magnolia, DE $114,300 Milford, DE $113,900 Marydel, DE $114,100 Millsboro, DE $113,100 Millville, DE $113,300 Milton, DE $113,500

Nassau, DE $113,600 Ocean View, DE $113,300 Rehoboth Beach, DE $113,500 Seaford, DE $113,600 Selbyville, DE $113,100 Smyrna, DE $114,500 Viola, DE $114,000 Woodside, DE $114,300

Bear, DE $114,000 Newark, DE $114,000 Claymont, DE $114,200 Delaware City, DE $114,100 Hockessin, DE $114,000 Kirkwood, DE $114,100 Middletown, DE $114,100 Montchanin, DE $114,000

New Castle, DE $114,000 Odessa, DE $114,200 Port Penn, DE $114,200 Rockland, DE $114,000 Saint Georges, DE $114,100 Townsend, DE $114,300 Winterthur, DE $114,000 Lewes, DE $113,500

Wilmington, DE $114,000 Dover, DE $114,400 Dover Afb, DE $113,800 Bethany Beach, DE $113,200 Bethel, DE $113,300 Bridgeville, DE $113,500 Camden Wyoming, DE $114,100 Cheswold, DE $114,400

Clayton, DE $114,400 Dagsboro, DE $113,100 Delmar, DE $112,900 Ellendale, DE $113,200 Felton, DE $113,900 Fenwick Island, DE $113,100 Frankford, DE $112,900 Frederica, DE $114,000

Georgetown, DE $113,000 Greenwood, DE $113,600 Harbeson, DE $113,200 Harrington, DE $113,700 Hartly, DE $114,100 Houston, DE $113,600 Kenton, DE $114,400 Laurel, DE $113,000

Yorklyn, DE $114,000

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

Understanding how a QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor'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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$106,700

Average $114,100/year

$123,900

$8,892

Average $9,508/month

$10,325

$2,052

Average $2,194/week

$2,383

$51

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$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,900	$10,325	$2,383	$60
Average	$114,100	$9,508	$2,194	$55
25th Percentile	$106,700	$8,892	$2,052	$51

QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the QA/Validation Engineering Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $133,400 - a projected growth of 17% over your current level.

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