What are the main factors that influence a Software QA Director's salary?

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

How does experience change A Software QA Director's salary?

A Software QA Director's salary grows with experience: a Software QA Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $178,834, a Software Testing and Quality Supervisor (12+ years)earns $122,143, a Software QA Manager (12+ years)earns $139,392, a Software Testing and Quality Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $168,456, a Software QA Director (12+ years)earns $193,624,

What are the highest paying states for a Software QA Director?

Software QA Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software QA Director roles are District of Columbia $211,700, California $210,890, Massachusetts $208,080. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software QA Director roles make?

Salaries for Software QA Director level roles vary by specialization: QA Director: $198,190; Director Of Qa: $193,976; Software QA Senior Manager: $166,390; Software QA Manager: $137,650; Software Qa Lead: $126,403.

Software QA Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software QA Director make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software QA Director in Delaware is $193,630 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $93.

However, a Software QA Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $218,791
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $178,170 to $206,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $164,094

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Software QA Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$206,800	$17,233	$3,977	$99
Average	$193,630	$16,136	$3,724	$93
25th Percentile	$178,170	$14,848	$3,426	$86

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Key Factors That Influence Software QA Director Salaries

A Software QA Director'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 Software QA Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software QA Director'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:

Software QA Engineer VI (10-12 years): $178,834
Software Testing and Quality Supervisor (12+ years): $122,143
Software QA Manager (12+ years): $139,392
Software Testing and Quality Senior Manager (12+ years): $168,456
Software QA Director (12+ years): $193,624

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Software QA Engineer VI	10-12 years	$178,834
Software Testing and Quality Supervisor	12+ years	$122,143
Software QA Manager	12+ years	$139,392
Software Testing and Quality Senior Manager	12+ years	$168,456
Software QA Director	12+ years	$193,624

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How Do Software QA Director 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 Software QA Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $211,700.
California: $210,890.
Massachusetts: $208,080.

District of Columbia $211,700 California $210,890 Massachusetts $208,080 Washington $207,320 New Jersey $207,240 Alaska $206,970 Connecticut $204,340 New York $203,270

Hawaii $199,840 Rhode Island $198,240 Maryland $197,150 Minnesota $195,660 Colorado $195,080 Illinois $194,890 Oregon $194,160 Delaware $193,630

New Hampshire $193,290 Virginia $192,540 Pennsylvania $190,340 Nevada $189,230 North Dakota $188,870 Michigan $188,290 Wisconsin $188,080 Vermont $187,660

Texas $186,500 Maine $186,420 Arizona $186,310 Ohio $186,170 Georgia $184,410 Indiana $183,530 Wyoming $183,360 Utah $183,090

Iowa $182,980 Kansas $182,060 Louisiana $181,790 North Carolina $181,700 Missouri $181,660 Florida $180,910 Montana $180,510 Nebraska $180,130

Kentucky $179,920 South Carolina $179,160 Tennessee $178,680 Idaho $178,490 New Mexico $177,090 Oklahoma $176,780 Alabama $175,660 South Dakota $173,760

Arkansas $172,730 West Virginia $172,180 Mississippi $170,510

Top Paying Cities for Software QA Directors

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: $192,760
Little Creek: $194,170
Magnolia: $193,890

Lincoln, DE $192,760 Little Creek, DE $194,170 Magnolia, DE $193,890 Milford, DE $193,250 Marydel, DE $193,560 Millsboro, DE $191,950 Millville, DE $192,240 Milton, DE $192,580

Nassau, DE $192,720 Ocean View, DE $192,210 Rehoboth Beach, DE $192,580 Seaford, DE $192,690 Selbyville, DE $191,890 Smyrna, DE $194,300 Viola, DE $193,410 Woodside, DE $193,930

Bear, DE $193,480 Newark, DE $193,410 Claymont, DE $193,800 Delaware City, DE $193,600 Hockessin, DE $193,390 Kirkwood, DE $193,560 Middletown, DE $193,640 Montchanin, DE $193,430

New Castle, DE $193,460 Odessa, DE $193,730 Port Penn, DE $193,860 Rockland, DE $193,450 Saint Georges, DE $193,580 Townsend, DE $193,880 Winterthur, DE $193,480 Lewes, DE $192,650

Wilmington, DE $193,400 Dover, DE $194,170 Dover Afb, DE $193,150 Bethany Beach, DE $192,010 Bethel, DE $192,210 Bridgeville, DE $192,660 Camden Wyoming, DE $193,620 Cheswold, DE $194,110

Clayton, DE $194,110 Dagsboro, DE $191,880 Delmar, DE $191,570 Ellendale, DE $192,150 Felton, DE $193,230 Fenwick Island, DE $191,920 Frankford, DE $191,580 Frederica, DE $193,420

Georgetown, DE $191,800 Greenwood, DE $192,690 Harbeson, DE $192,010 Harrington, DE $192,990 Hartly, DE $193,590 Houston, DE $192,710 Kenton, DE $194,120 Laurel, DE $191,690

Yorklyn, DE $193,450

Software QA Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software QA Director'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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$178,170

Average $193,630/year

$206,800

$14,848

Average $16,136/month

$17,233

$3,426

Average $3,724/week

$3,977

$86

Average $93/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$206,800	$17,233	$3,977	$99
Average	$193,630	$16,136	$3,724	$93
25th Percentile	$178,170	$14,848	$3,426	$86

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