Supplier Quality Control Senior Manager Salary in California

How much does a Supplier Quality Control Senior Manager make in California?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Supplier Quality Control Senior Manager in California is $184,120 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $89.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $203,358
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $173,960 to $194,190
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $164,710
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Supplier Quality Control Senior Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $194,190 $16,183 $3,734 $93
Average $184,120 $15,343 $3,541 $89
25th Percentile $173,960 $14,497 $3,345 $84
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Key Factors That Influence Supplier Quality Control Senior Manager Salaries

A Supplier Quality Control Senior 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 Control Senior Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Supplier Quality Control Senior 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): $116,408
  • Supplier Quality Assurance Analyst IV (7+ years): $138,896
  • Supplier Quality Assurance Analyst V (7-10 years): $164,562
  • Supplier Quality Assurance Manager (10+ years): $149,686
  • Supplier Quality Control Senior Manager (10+ years): $184,115
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Supplier Quality Assurance Analyst III4-7 years$116,408
Supplier Quality Assurance Analyst IV7+ years$138,896
Supplier Quality Assurance Analyst V7-10 years$164,562
Supplier Quality Assurance Manager10+ years$149,686
Supplier Quality Control Senior Manager10+ years$184,115
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Top Paying Cities for Supplier Quality Control Senior 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:

  • Los Angeles: $184,440
  • West Hollywood: $184,300
  • Dodgertown: $184,440

Supplier Quality Control Senior Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Supplier Quality Control Senior Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $206,112. While startup companies pay approximate $174,366.

Supplier Quality Control Senior Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$174,366
Growth Stage51~500$184,412
Established501~5000$199,037
Enterprise5000+$206,112

Supplier Quality Control Senior Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Supplier Quality Control Senior Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Supplier Quality Control Senior Manager positions in Retail & Wholesale or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Supplier Quality Control Senior Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Supplier Quality Control Senior Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$276,180$133.050%

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

Understanding how a Supplier Quality Control Senior 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

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