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 $126,880, an Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years)earns $152,253, a QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $114,058, a QA/Validation Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $133,347, a QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior (10+ years)earns $162,582,

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 $124,800, 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: Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor: $152,425; Aerospace Engineering Supervisor: $132,846; Aeronautical Engineering Supervisor: $131,824; Reliability Engineering Supervisor: $125,319; Biopharma Process Engineering Supervisor: $124,275.

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QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor Salary in Delaware

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

As of March 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): $132,631
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,500 to $123,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,581

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QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,800	$10,317	$2,381	$60
Average	$114,100	$9,508	$2,194	$55
25th Percentile	$106,500	$8,875	$2,048	$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): $126,880
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years): $152,253
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $114,058
QA/Validation Engineering Manager (10+ years): $133,347
QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior (10+ years): $162,582

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
QA/Validation Engineer IV	7+ years	$126,880
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer	7-10 years	$152,253
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$114,058
QA/Validation Engineering Manager	10+ years	$133,347
QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior	10+ years	$162,582

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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: $124,800.
California: $124,300.
Massachusetts: $122,600.

District of Columbia $124,800 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 $114,900 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: $118,100
Little Creek: $117,000
Magnolia: $117,500

Lincoln, DE $118,100 Little Creek, DE $117,000 Magnolia, DE $117,500 Milford, DE $118,100 Marydel, DE $116,600 Millsboro, DE $118,100 Millville, DE $118,900 Milton, DE $118,100

Nassau, DE $118,100 Ocean View, DE $118,900 Rehoboth Beach, DE $118,900 Seaford, DE $116,900 Selbyville, DE $118,900 Smyrna, DE $116,400 Viola, DE $117,500 Woodside, DE $117,100

Bear, DE $115,600 Newark, DE $115,600 Claymont, DE $115,700 Delaware City, DE $115,600 Hockessin, DE $115,700 Kirkwood, DE $115,600 Middletown, DE $116,200 Montchanin, DE $115,700

New Castle, DE $115,700 Odessa, DE $116,300 Port Penn, DE $115,300 Rockland, DE $115,700 Saint Georges, DE $115,600 Townsend, DE $116,200 Winterthur, DE $115,700 Lewes, DE $118,100

Wilmington, DE $115,700 Dover, DE $116,900 Dover Afb, DE $117,200 Bethany Beach, DE $118,900 Bethel, DE $116,900 Bridgeville, DE $118,100 Camden Wyoming, DE $117,100 Cheswold, DE $116,700

Clayton, DE $116,400 Dagsboro, DE $118,900 Delmar, DE $116,900 Ellendale, DE $118,100 Felton, DE $118,100 Fenwick Island, DE $118,900 Frankford, DE $118,900 Frederica, DE $118,100

Georgetown, DE $118,100 Greenwood, DE $118,100 Harbeson, DE $118,100 Harrington, DE $118,100 Hartly, DE $116,300 Houston, DE $118,100 Kenton, DE $116,400 Laurel, DE $116,900

Yorklyn, DE $115,700

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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$106,500

Average $114,100/year

$123,800

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Average $9,508/month

$10,317

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$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,800	$10,317	$2,381	$60
Average	$114,100	$9,508	$2,194	$55
25th Percentile	$106,500	$8,875	$2,048	$51

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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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