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 $90,220, a QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $102,044, a Quality Testing and Methods 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,

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 $138,753, California $138,223, Massachusetts $136,383. 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: $150,337; Quality Testing and Methods Engineering Manager: $131,690; Software Testing and Quality Engineer IV: $131,460.

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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 May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV in Delaware is $126,913 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): $140,955
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,063 to $134,263
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,095

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Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,263	$11,189	$2,582	$65
Average	$126,913	$10,576	$2,441	$61
25th Percentile	$117,063	$9,755	$2,251	$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): $90,220
QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years): $102,044
Quality Testing and Methods 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

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer	2-4 years	$90,220
QA/Validation Engineer III	4-7 years	$102,044
Quality Testing and Methods 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

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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: $138,753.
California: $138,223.
Massachusetts: $136,383.

District of Columbia $138,753 California $138,223 Massachusetts $136,383 Washington $135,883 New Jersey $135,833 Alaska $135,653 Connecticut $133,923 New York $133,223

Hawaii $130,983 Rhode Island $129,933 Maryland $129,213 Minnesota $128,233 Colorado $127,863 Illinois $127,733 Oregon $127,263 Delaware $126,913

New Hampshire $126,683 Virginia $126,193 Pennsylvania $124,753 Nevada $124,023 North Dakota $123,793 Michigan $123,413 Wisconsin $123,273 Vermont $123,003

Texas $122,233 Maine $122,183 Arizona $122,113 Ohio $122,023 Georgia $120,873 Indiana $120,293 Wyoming $120,183 Utah $120,003

Iowa $119,933 Kansas $119,323 Louisiana $119,153 North Carolina $119,093 Missouri $119,063 Florida $118,573 Montana $118,313 Nebraska $118,063

Kentucky $117,923 South Carolina $117,423 Tennessee $117,113 Idaho $116,983 New Mexico $116,073 Oklahoma $115,873 Alabama $115,133 South Dakota $113,893

Arkansas $113,213 West Virginia $112,853 Mississippi $111,763

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: $126,333
Little Creek: $127,263
Magnolia: $127,083

Lincoln, DE $126,333 Little Creek, DE $127,263 Magnolia, DE $127,083 Milford, DE $126,653 Marydel, DE $126,863 Millsboro, DE $125,803 Millville, DE $126,003 Milton, DE $126,223

Nassau, DE $126,313 Ocean View, DE $125,983 Rehoboth Beach, DE $126,223 Seaford, DE $126,293 Selbyville, DE $125,773 Smyrna, DE $127,353 Viola, DE $126,763 Woodside, DE $127,103

Bear, DE $126,813 Newark, DE $126,763 Claymont, DE $127,023 Delaware City, DE $126,893 Hockessin, DE $126,753 Kirkwood, DE $126,863 Middletown, DE $126,913 Montchanin, DE $126,783

New Castle, DE $126,803 Odessa, DE $126,973 Port Penn, DE $127,063 Rockland, DE $126,793 Saint Georges, DE $126,873 Townsend, DE $127,073 Winterthur, DE $126,813 Lewes, DE $126,273

Wilmington, DE $126,753 Dover, DE $127,263 Dover Afb, DE $126,593 Bethany Beach, DE $125,843 Bethel, DE $125,973 Bridgeville, DE $126,273 Camden Wyoming, DE $126,903 Cheswold, DE $127,223

Clayton, DE $127,223 Dagsboro, DE $125,763 Delmar, DE $125,553 Ellendale, DE $125,943 Felton, DE $126,643 Fenwick Island, DE $125,783 Frankford, DE $125,563 Frederica, DE $126,773

Georgetown, DE $125,713 Greenwood, DE $126,293 Harbeson, DE $125,843 Harrington, DE $126,483 Hartly, DE $126,883 Houston, DE $126,303 Kenton, DE $127,233 Laurel, DE $125,633

Yorklyn, DE $126,793

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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$117,063

Average $126,913/year

$134,263

$9,755

Average $10,576/month

$11,189

$2,251

Average $2,441/week

$2,582

$56

Average $61/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,263	$11,189	$2,582	$65
Average	$126,913	$10,576	$2,441	$61
25th Percentile	$117,063	$9,755	$2,251	$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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