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Contact Center Quality Analyst III Salary in the United States

How much does a Contact Center Quality Analyst III make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Contact Center Quality Analyst III in the United States is $58,674 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Contact Center Quality Analyst III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,832
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,007 to $62,421
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,385
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Contact Center Quality Analyst III Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $62,421 $5,202 $1,200 $30
Average $58,674 $4,890 $1,128 $28
25th Percentile $47,007 $3,917 $904 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Contact Center Quality Analyst III Salaries

A Contact Center Quality Analyst III'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Contact Center Quality Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Contact Center Quality Analyst III'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:

  • Contact Center Quality Analyst I (0-2 years): $42,703
  • Contact Center Quality Analyst II (2-4 years): $52,603
  • Contact Center Quality Analyst III (4-7 years): $58,674
  • Contact Center Quality Analyst IV (7+ years): $102,538
  • Contact Center Quality Supervisor (7+ years): $84,425
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Contact Center Quality Analyst I0-2 years$42,703
Contact Center Quality Analyst II2-4 years$52,603
Contact Center Quality Analyst III4-7 years$58,674
Contact Center Quality Analyst IV7+ years$102,538
Contact Center Quality Supervisor7+ years$84,425
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Top Paying Cities for Contact Center Quality Analyst IIIs

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: $74,006
  • San Francisco: $73,278
  • Oakland: $71,653

What Skills Can Increase a Contact Center Quality Analyst III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coaching (Mentioned in 4.76% Job Postings): Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.
  • Auditing (Mentioned in 14.29% Job Postings): Auditing refers to the independent examination of financial information of any entity whether profit oriented or not. It is a safeguard measure that prevents corruption.
  • Calibration (Mentioned in 14.29% Job Postings): In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard could be another measurement device of known accuracy, a device generating the quantity to be measured such as a voltage, a sound tone, or a physical artefact, such as a metre ruler. The outcome of the comparison can result in one of the following: no significant error being noted on the device under test a significant error being noted but no adjustment made an adjustment made to correct the error to an acceptable levelStrictly speaking, the term "calibration" means just the act of comparison, and does not include any subsequent adjustment. The calibration standard is normally traceable to a national standard held by a national metrological body.
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Coaching 4.76%
Auditing 14.29%
Calibration 14.29%
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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 Contact Center Quality Analyst III's salary.
  • Quality Checks: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Quality Checks
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How Education impacts a Contact Center Quality Analyst III's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Contact Center Quality Analyst IIIs enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Contact Center Quality Analyst III with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $56,758 and $61,582).

Contact Center Quality Analyst III Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Contact Center Quality Analyst III
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 29.0%
Associates 15.1%
Bachelors 45.2%
Masters 9.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Contact Center Quality Analyst III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Contact Center Quality Analyst III'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 January 01, 2026

Contact Center Quality Analyst III Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Contact Center Quality Analyst III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Contact Center Quality Analyst IV role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $102,538 - a projected growth of 75% over your current level.

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FAQ about Contact Center Quality Analyst III

1. Where can a Contact Center Quality Analyst III earn the most?

A Contact Center Quality Analyst III's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Contact Center Quality Analyst III earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Contact Center Quality Analyst III is $74,006.

2. What is the highest pay for Contact Center Quality Analyst III?

The highest pay for Contact Center Quality Analyst III is $65,832.

3. What is the lowest pay for Contact Center Quality Analyst III?

The lowest pay for Contact Center Quality Analyst III is $36,385.

4. What are the responsibilities of Contact Center Quality Analyst III?

Monitors and evaluates the quality of inbound and outbound customer interactions. Tracks issues in the quality monitoring systems or tools and analyzes the results. Provides feedback to improve performance and implements training programs. Works with other internal teams to define quality metrics, standards, and processes. May recommend and identify process improvements. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.

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