What are the main factors that influence a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV'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 Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer 's salary?

A Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer (2-4 years)earns $90,215, a QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $102,039, a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $126,901, an Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years)earns $152,260, a QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $114,054,

What are the highest paying states for a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV?

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV roles are District of Columbia $138,790, California $138,290, Massachusetts $136,390. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Quality Assurance Testing Model Director: $195,930; Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager, Senior: $160,520; Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer V: $150,373; Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager: $131,660; Software Quality Assurance Engineer IV: $131,456.

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Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV in Delaware is $126,990 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

However, a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,936
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,090 to $134,290
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,077

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Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,290	$11,191	$2,583	$65
Average	$126,990	$10,583	$2,442	$61
25th Percentile	$117,090	$9,758	$2,252	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV Salaries

A Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV'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 Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV'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:

Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer (2-4 years): $90,215
QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years): $102,039
Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV (7+ years): $126,901
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years): $152,260
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $114,054

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer	2-4 years	$90,215
QA/Validation Engineer III	4-7 years	$102,039
Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV	7+ years	$126,901
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer	7-10 years	$152,260
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$114,054

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How Do Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV 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 Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IVs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $138,790.
California: $138,290.
Massachusetts: $136,390.

District of Columbia $138,790 California $138,290 Massachusetts $136,390 Washington $135,890 New Jersey $135,890 Alaska $135,690 Connecticut $133,990 New York $133,290

Hawaii $130,990 Rhode Island $129,990 Maryland $129,290 Minnesota $128,290 Colorado $127,890 Illinois $127,790 Oregon $127,290 Delaware $126,990

New Hampshire $126,690 Virginia $126,190 Pennsylvania $124,790 Nevada $124,090 North Dakota $123,790 Michigan $123,490 Wisconsin $123,290 Vermont $122,990

Texas $122,290 Arizona $122,190 Maine $122,190 Ohio $122,090 Georgia $120,890 Indiana $120,290 Wyoming $120,190 Utah $119,990

Iowa $119,990 Kansas $119,390 Louisiana $119,190 North Carolina $119,090 Missouri $119,090 Florida $118,590 Montana $118,390 Nebraska $118,090

Kentucky $117,990 South Carolina $117,490 Tennessee $117,190 Idaho $116,990 New Mexico $116,090 Oklahoma $115,890 Alabama $115,190 South Dakota $113,890

Arkansas $113,290 West Virginia $112,890 Mississippi $111,790

Top Paying Cities for Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IVs

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: $126,390
Little Creek: $127,290
Magnolia: $127,090

Lincoln, DE $126,390 Little Creek, DE $127,290 Magnolia, DE $127,090 Milford, DE $126,690 Marydel, DE $126,890 Millsboro, DE $125,790 Millville, DE $125,990 Milton, DE $126,290

Nassau, DE $126,390 Ocean View, DE $125,990 Rehoboth Beach, DE $126,290 Seaford, DE $126,290 Selbyville, DE $125,790 Smyrna, DE $127,390 Viola, DE $126,790 Woodside, DE $127,090

Bear, DE $126,890 Newark, DE $126,790 Claymont, DE $127,090 Delaware City, DE $126,890 Hockessin, DE $126,790 Kirkwood, DE $126,890 Middletown, DE $126,990 Montchanin, DE $126,790

New Castle, DE $126,790 Odessa, DE $126,990 Port Penn, DE $127,090 Rockland, DE $126,790 Saint Georges, DE $126,890 Townsend, DE $127,090 Winterthur, DE $126,890 Lewes, DE $126,290

Wilmington, DE $126,790 Dover, DE $127,290 Dover Afb, DE $126,590 Bethany Beach, DE $125,890 Bethel, DE $125,990 Bridgeville, DE $126,290 Camden Wyoming, DE $126,890 Cheswold, DE $127,290

Clayton, DE $127,290 Dagsboro, DE $125,790 Delmar, DE $125,590 Ellendale, DE $125,990 Felton, DE $126,690 Fenwick Island, DE $125,790 Frankford, DE $125,590 Frederica, DE $126,790

Georgetown, DE $125,790 Greenwood, DE $126,290 Harbeson, DE $125,890 Harrington, DE $126,490 Hartly, DE $126,890 Houston, DE $126,290 Kenton, DE $127,290 Laurel, DE $125,690

Yorklyn, DE $126,790

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $142,037. While startup companies pay approximate $120,121.

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$120,121
Growth Stage	51~500	$127,047
Established	501~5000	$137,164
Enterprise	5000+	$142,037

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$177,786	$85.0	40%
Aerospace & Defense	$165,087	$79.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$165,087	$79.0	30%
Financial Services	$152,388	$73.0	20%
Software & Networking	$152,388	$73.0	20%

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV'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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$117,090

Average $126,990/year

$134,290

$9,758

Average $10,583/month

$11,191

$2,252

Average $2,442/week

$2,583

$56

Average $61/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,290	$11,191	$2,583	$65
Average	$126,990	$10,583	$2,442	$61
25th Percentile	$117,090	$9,758	$2,252	$56

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV Salary Growth & Career Path

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV

Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer

QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor

For a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $152,300 - a projected growth of 20% over your current level.

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