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Supplier Quality Assurance Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Supplier Quality Assurance Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Supplier Quality Assurance Manager in the United States is $135,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

However, a Supplier Quality Assurance Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $153,949
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $125,100 to $145,300
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $115,358
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Supplier Quality Assurance Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $145,300 $12,108 $2,794 $70
Average $135,800 $11,317 $2,612 $65
25th Percentile $125,100 $10,425 $2,406 $60
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Key Factors That Influence Supplier Quality Assurance Manager Salaries

A Supplier Quality Assurance Manager'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 Supplier Quality Assurance Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Supplier Quality Assurance Manager'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:

  • Supplier Quality Assurance Analyst III (4-7 years): $105,538
  • Supplier Quality Assurance Analyst IV (7+ years): $125,926
  • Supplier Quality Assurance Analyst V (7-10 years): $149,195
  • Supplier Quality Assurance Manager (10+ years): $135,708
  • Supplier Quality Assurance Senior Manager (10+ years): $166,922
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Supplier Quality Assurance Analyst III4-7 years$105,538
Supplier Quality Assurance Analyst IV7+ years$125,926
Supplier Quality Assurance Analyst V7-10 years$149,195
Supplier Quality Assurance Manager10+ years$135,708
Supplier Quality Assurance Senior Manager10+ years$166,922
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Top Paying Cities for Supplier Quality Assurance Managers

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:

  • San Jose: $171,200
  • San Francisco: $169,300
  • Oakland: $165,800

What Skills Can Increase a Supplier Quality Assurance Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 4.11% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Supply Chain (Mentioned in 2.24% Job Postings): A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.
  • Merchandising (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): In the broadest sense, merchandising is any practice which contributes to the sale of products to a retail consumer. At a retail in-store level, merchandising refers to the variety of products available for sale and the display of those products in such a way that it stimulates interest and entices customers to make a purchase. In the profession of merchandising you are either employed by the store in which you work, or by an independent distributor. As a professional merchandiser, in a retail setting, you will not only know your products(I.e. coffee, juice, soda, etc.) but you will gauge other “vendors” like products as you tend to your job. Working with the store and other merchandisers, shelf space is often given or taken as need be in some locations(for some young merchandisers this is known as “war”) In retail commerce, visual display merchandising means merchandise sales using product design, selection, packaging, pricing, and display that stimulates consumers to spend more. This includes disciplines and discounting, physical presentation of products and displays, and the decisions about which products should be presented to which customers at what time.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 4.11%
Supply Chain 2.24%
Merchandising 1.5%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Supplier Quality Assurance Manager's salary.
  • Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • RFP: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Accounting
$146,664
8%
Commitment
$146,664
8%
RFP
$145,306
7%
Verbal Communication
$145,306
7%
Vendor Relationships
$145,306
7%
Communicates Effectively
$143,948
6%
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Supplier Quality Assurance Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Supplier Quality Assurance Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $152,020. While startup companies pay approximate $128,606.

Supplier Quality Assurance Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$128,606
Growth Stage51~500$136,016
Established501~5000$146,803
Enterprise5000+$152,020

Supplier Quality Assurance Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Supplier Quality Assurance Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Supplier Quality Assurance Manager positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Supplier Quality Assurance Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Supplier Quality Assurance Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$162,960$78.020%
Insurance$156,170$75.015%
Software & Networking$156,170$75.015%
Energy & Utilities$149,380$72.010%
Pharmaceuticals$149,380$72.010%

Supplier Quality Assurance Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Supplier Quality Assurance Manager'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Supplier Quality Assurance Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Supplier Quality Assurance Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Supplier Quality Assurance Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $167,000 - a projected growth of 23% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Supplier Quality Assurance Manager

Salaries for a Supplier Quality Assurance Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $110,380 in 2023 to around $109,565 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Supplier Quality Assurance Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Supplier Quality Assurance Manager Over Time

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$110,380
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$110,271
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FAQ about Supplier Quality Assurance Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Supplier Quality Assurance Manager?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Supplier Quality Assurance Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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