What are the main factors that influence a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Quality Testing and Methods Engineer 's salary?

A Quality Testing and Methods Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer (2-4 years)earns $90,224, a QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $102,049, a Quality Testing and Methods 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,

What are the highest paying states for a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV?

Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV roles are District of Columbia $138,733, California $138,213, Massachusetts $136,373. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Quality Testing and Methods Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Quality Testing and Methods Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Quality Testing and Methods Engineering Director: $195,990; Quality Testing and Methods Engineering Senior Manager: $160,590; Quality Testing and Methods Engineer V: $150,334; Quality Testing and Methods Engineering Manager: $131,690; Software Testing and Quality Engineer IV: $131,450.

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Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV in Delaware is $126,903 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $141,250
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,203 to $134,413
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,372

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Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,413	$11,201	$2,585	$65
Average	$126,903	$10,575	$2,440	$61
25th Percentile	$117,203	$9,767	$2,254	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV Salaries

A Quality Testing and Methods 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 Testing and Methods Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Testing and Methods 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): $90,224
QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years): $102,049
Quality Testing and Methods 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

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer	2-4 years	$90,224
QA/Validation Engineer III	4-7 years	$102,049
Quality Testing and Methods 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

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

District of Columbia: $138,733.
California: $138,213.
Massachusetts: $136,373.

District of Columbia $138,733 California $138,213 Massachusetts $136,373 Washington $135,873 New Jersey $135,823 Alaska $135,643 Connecticut $133,913 New York $133,213

Hawaii $130,973 Rhode Island $129,913 Maryland $129,203 Minnesota $128,223 Colorado $127,853 Illinois $127,723 Oregon $127,253 Delaware $126,903

New Hampshire $126,673 Virginia $126,183 Pennsylvania $124,743 Nevada $124,013 North Dakota $123,783 Michigan $123,403 Wisconsin $123,263 Vermont $122,993

Texas $122,223 Maine $122,173 Arizona $122,103 Ohio $122,013 Georgia $120,863 Indiana $120,283 Wyoming $120,173 Utah $119,993

Iowa $119,923 Kansas $119,323 Louisiana $119,143 North Carolina $119,083 Missouri $119,053 Florida $118,563 Montana $118,303 Nebraska $118,053

Kentucky $117,913 South Carolina $117,413 Tennessee $117,103 Idaho $116,973 New Mexico $116,063 Oklahoma $115,863 Alabama $115,123 South Dakota $113,883

Arkansas $113,203 West Virginia $112,843 Mississippi $111,753

Top Paying Cities for Quality Testing and Methods 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: $131,333
Little Creek: $130,123
Magnolia: $130,653

Lincoln, DE $131,333 Little Creek, DE $130,123 Magnolia, DE $130,653 Milford, DE $131,333 Marydel, DE $129,633 Millsboro, DE $131,333 Millville, DE $132,213 Milton, DE $131,333

Nassau, DE $131,333 Ocean View, DE $132,213 Rehoboth Beach, DE $132,213 Seaford, DE $129,953 Selbyville, DE $132,213 Smyrna, DE $129,483 Viola, DE $130,653 Woodside, DE $130,283

Bear, DE $128,523 Newark, DE $128,573 Claymont, DE $128,673 Delaware City, DE $128,573 Hockessin, DE $128,673 Kirkwood, DE $128,573 Middletown, DE $129,213 Montchanin, DE $128,673

New Castle, DE $128,673 Odessa, DE $129,393 Port Penn, DE $128,223 Rockland, DE $128,673 Saint Georges, DE $128,573 Townsend, DE $129,203 Winterthur, DE $128,673 Lewes, DE $131,333

Wilmington, DE $128,673 Dover, DE $130,053 Dover Afb, DE $130,353 Bethany Beach, DE $132,213 Bethel, DE $129,953 Bridgeville, DE $131,333 Camden Wyoming, DE $130,193 Cheswold, DE $129,753

Clayton, DE $129,433 Dagsboro, DE $132,213 Delmar, DE $129,953 Ellendale, DE $131,333 Felton, DE $131,333 Fenwick Island, DE $132,213 Frankford, DE $132,213 Frederica, DE $131,333

Georgetown, DE $131,333 Greenwood, DE $131,333 Harbeson, DE $131,333 Harrington, DE $131,333 Hartly, DE $129,363 Houston, DE $131,333 Kenton, DE $129,433 Laurel, DE $129,953

Yorklyn, DE $128,673

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

Understanding how a Quality Testing and Methods 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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$117,203

Average $126,903/year

$134,413

$9,767

Average $10,575/month

$11,201

$2,254

Average $2,440/week

$2,585

$56

Average $61/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,413	$11,201	$2,585	$65
Average	$126,903	$10,575	$2,440	$61
25th Percentile	$117,203	$9,767	$2,254	$56

Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV Salary Growth & Career Path

Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV

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QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor

For a Quality Testing and Methods 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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