What are the main factors that influence an IT Quality Assurance Director's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for IT Quality Assurance Director?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for IT Quality Assurance Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An IT Quality Assurance Director's salary?

An IT Quality Assurance Director's salary grows with experience: an IT Quality Assurance Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $87,732, an IT Quality Assurance Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $112,995, an IT Quality Assurance Process Consultant (7-10 years)earns $135,080, an IT Quality Assurance Manager (10+ years)earns $125,280, an IT Quality Assurance Director (10+ years)earns $207,360,

What are the highest paying states for an IT Quality Assurance Director?

IT Quality Assurance Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for IT Quality Assurance Director roles are District of Columbia $222,665, California $221,820, Massachusetts $218,864. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of IT Quality Assurance Director roles make?

Salaries for IT Quality Assurance Director level roles vary by specialization: It Quality Assurance: $198,517; Director of Quality Assurance: $198,300; Quality Assurance Compliance Director: $198,233; Quality Assurance Director: $198,217; Product Quality Assurance Director: $184,100.

IT Quality Assurance Director Salary in Maryland

How much does an IT Quality Assurance Director make in Maryland?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an IT Quality Assurance Director in Maryland is $207,360 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $100.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $225,469
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $187,315 to $216,839
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $169,064

10% $169,064

50% (Median) $207,360

90% $225,469

IT Quality Assurance Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$216,839	$18,070	$4,170	$104
Average	$207,360	$17,280	$3,988	$100
25th Percentile	$187,315	$15,610	$3,602	$90

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Key Factors That Influence IT Quality Assurance Director Salaries

An IT Quality Assurance 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 IT Quality Assurance Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT Quality Assurance 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:

IT Quality Assurance Analyst II (2-4 years): $87,732
IT Quality Assurance Analyst III (4-7 years): $112,995
IT Quality Assurance Process Consultant (7-10 years): $135,080
IT Quality Assurance Manager (10+ years): $125,280
IT Quality Assurance Director (10+ years): $207,360

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
IT Quality Assurance Analyst II	2-4 years	$87,732
IT Quality Assurance Analyst III	4-7 years	$112,995
IT Quality Assurance Process Consultant	7-10 years	$135,080
IT Quality Assurance Manager	10+ years	$125,280
IT Quality Assurance Director	10+ years	$207,360

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How Do IT Quality Assurance Directors 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 IT Quality Assurance Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $222,665.
California: $221,820.
Massachusetts: $218,864.

District of Columbia $222,665 California $221,820 Massachusetts $218,864 Washington $218,059 New Jersey $217,979 Alaska $217,697 Connecticut $214,922 New York $213,796

Hawaii $210,196 Rhode Island $208,507 Maryland $207,360 Minnesota $205,792 Colorado $205,188 Illinois $204,987 Oregon $204,223 Delaware $203,660

New Hampshire $203,306 Virginia $202,514 Pennsylvania $200,201 Nevada $199,035 North Dakota $198,653 Michigan $198,049 Wisconsin $197,828 Vermont $197,386

Texas $196,159 Maine $196,078 Arizona $195,958 Ohio $195,817 Georgia $193,967 Indiana $193,042 Wyoming $192,861 Utah $192,579

Iowa $192,458 Kansas $191,493 Louisiana $191,212 North Carolina $191,111 Missouri $191,071 Florida $190,286 Montana $189,864 Nebraska $189,462

Kentucky $189,241 South Carolina $188,436 Tennessee $187,934 Idaho $187,732 New Mexico $186,264 Oklahoma $185,943 Alabama $184,756 South Dakota $182,765

Arkansas $181,679 West Virginia $181,096 Mississippi $179,346

Top Paying Cities for IT Quality Assurance Director

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:

Owings: $213,510
Riverdale: $221,148
College Park: $220,895

Owings, MD $213,510 Riverdale, MD $221,148 College Park, MD $220,895 Fort Washington, MD $220,750 Oxon Hill, MD $221,388 Suitland, MD $221,317 District Heights, MD $221,207 Temple Hills, MD $221,321

Deale, MD $212,521 Dunkirk, MD $214,769 Fort George G Meade, MD $209,842 Friendship, MD $213,196 Fulton, MD $212,631 Andrews Air Force Base, MD $220,569 Savage, MD $210,154 Shady Side, MD $210,844

Galesville, MD $211,773 Greenbelt, MD $220,129 Glenn Dale, MD $217,697 Upper Marlboro, MD $217,908 Harwood, MD $212,587 Highland, MD $212,438 West River, MD $212,627 Tracys Landing, MD $212,778

Hyattsville, MD $221,327 Jessup, MD $209,122 Bethesda, MD $221,392 Glen Echo, MD $221,351 Chevy Chase, MD $221,367 Cabin John, MD $221,305 Olney, MD $216,322 Brookeville, MD $212,283

Poolesville, MD $214,152 Barnesville, MD $211,171 Beallsville, MD $211,559 Boyds, MD $213,178 Dickerson, MD $211,316 Rockville, MD $218,868 Potomac, MD $219,499 Derwood, MD $216,547

Sandy Spring, MD $215,284 Ashton, MD $214,809 Brinklow, MD $213,215 Burtonsville, MD $215,710 Montgomery Village, MD $213,945 Kensington, MD $221,182 Garrett Park, MD $220,921 Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $219,185

Silver Spring, MD $221,054 Takoma Park, MD $221,343 Aberdeen, MD $202,745 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $202,703 Abingdon, MD $204,269 Gunpowder, MD $205,500 Arnold, MD $207,895 Baldwin, MD $205,116

Bel Air, MD $203,411 Belcamp, MD $203,706 Benson, MD $202,478 Boring, MD $202,926 Brooklandville, MD $207,113 Butler, MD $204,832 Chase, MD $206,449 Churchville, MD $201,890

Clarksville, MD $210,184 Cockeysville, MD $205,225 Hunt Valley, MD $206,085 Crownsville, MD $209,301 Darlington, MD $200,104 Davidsonville, MD $212,354 Dayton, MD $210,051 Edgewater, MD $210,409

Edgewood, MD $204,891 Ellicott City, MD $207,521 Columbia, MD $209,076 Fallston, MD $204,356 Finksburg, MD $204,426 Forest Hill, MD $202,303 Fork, MD $205,810 Fort Howard, MD $207,109

Freeland, MD $198,238 Gambrills, MD $210,091 Gibson Island, MD $207,224 Glen Arm, MD $206,568 Glen Burnie, MD $207,469 Glyndon, MD $205,484 Hampstead, MD $200,760 Elkridge, MD $207,696

Hanover, MD $207,815 Harmans, MD $207,805 Havre De Grace, MD $201,428 Hydes, MD $205,826 Jarrettsville, MD $201,631 Joppa, MD $205,412 Kingsville, MD $205,868 Lineboro, MD $197,733

Linthicum Heights, MD $207,501 Long Green, MD $206,230 Spencerville, MD $215,391 Clarksburg, MD $210,679 Damascus, MD $208,865 Germantown, MD $215,107 Annapolis, MD $209,502 Cumberland, MD $190,315

Accident, MD $189,997 Barton, MD $190,890 Bittinger, MD $190,532 Bloomington, MD $191,210 Corriganville, MD $189,104 Eckhart Mines, MD $190,152 Ellerslie, MD $189,345 Flintstone, MD $190,361

Friendsville, MD $189,943 Frostburg, MD $189,890 Grantsville, MD $189,898 Kitzmiller, MD $189,912 Lonaconing, MD $190,546 Luke, MD $191,224 Mc Henry, MD $190,015 Midland, MD $191,183

Midlothian, MD $189,916 Mount Savage, MD $189,048 Oakland, MD $189,464 Oldtown, MD $190,620 Pinto, MD $190,972 Rawlings, MD $191,033 Spring Gap, MD $190,852 Swanton, MD $190,389

Westernport, MD $191,216 Easton, MD $205,349 Barclay, MD $203,634 Bethlehem, MD $203,895 Betterton, MD $203,785 Bozman, MD $207,099 Cambridge, MD $203,905 Centreville, MD $205,563

Chester, MD $207,149 Chestertown, MD $204,738 Church Creek, MD $203,584 Church Hill, MD $204,462 Claiborne, MD $207,471 Cordova, MD $204,654 Crapo, MD $201,790 Crocheron, MD $200,334

Crumpton, MD $203,401 Denton, MD $203,586 East New Market, MD $203,093 Federalsburg, MD $203,053 Fishing Creek, MD $202,538 Galena, MD $202,852 Goldsboro, MD $203,193 Grasonville, MD $206,755

Greensboro, MD $203,232 Henderson, MD $203,419 Hillsboro, MD $204,800 Hurlock, MD $203,139 Ingleside, MD $203,797 Kennedyville, MD $203,214 Mcdaniel, MD $207,389 Madison, MD $205,168

Marydel, MD $202,860 Massey, MD $202,900 Millington, MD $203,187 Neavitt, MD $207,358 Newcomb, MD $205,929 Oxford, MD $204,911 Preston, MD $203,821 Price, MD $204,601

Queen Anne, MD $205,136 Queenstown, MD $206,305 Rhodesdale, MD $201,922 Ridgely, MD $204,034 Rock Hall, MD $205,987 Royal Oak, MD $205,546 Saint Michaels, MD $206,940 Secretary, MD $203,867

Sherwood, MD $208,623 Deal Island, MD $198,799 Eden, MD $199,191 Ewell, MD $198,180 Fruitland, MD $199,875 Girdletree, MD $197,725 Hebron, MD $199,688 Linkwood, MD $202,506

Manokin, MD $198,536 Mardela Springs, MD $200,406 Marion Station, MD $197,838 Nanticoke, MD $199,600 Newark, MD $198,769 Ocean City, MD $199,726 Parsonsburg, MD $199,326 Pittsville, MD $199,332

Pocomoke City, MD $198,095 Powellville, MD $199,232 Princess Anne, MD $199,049 Quantico, MD $199,296 Rehobeth, MD $197,780 Sharptown, MD $201,506 Showell, MD $199,328 Snow Hill, MD $198,622

Stockton, MD $197,434 Tyaskin, MD $199,103 Tylerton, MD $198,415 Upper Fairmount, MD $199,021 Vienna, MD $200,832 Westover, MD $198,534 Whaleyville, MD $199,224 Willards, MD $199,302

Delmar, MD $199,831 North East, MD $201,613 Perry Point, MD $201,319 Perryville, MD $201,245 Port Deposit, MD $200,748 Rising Sun, MD $200,090 Warwick, MD $202,807 Cecilton, MD $202,669

Charlestown, MD $201,585 Chesapeake City, MD $202,665 Childs, MD $202,393 Stevensville, MD $207,678 Colora, MD $199,911 Conowingo, MD $199,574 Earleville, MD $202,476 Elk Mills, MD $202,461

Elkton, MD $202,315 Georgetown, MD $202,626 Lutherville Timonium, MD $206,942 Abell, MD $204,883 Accokeek, MD $218,938 Aquasco, MD $213,520 Avenue, MD $205,211 Barstow, MD $210,972

Bel Alton, MD $212,016 Benedict, MD $211,873 Brandywine, MD $216,865 Broomes Island, MD $208,577 Bryans Road, MD $218,512 Bryantown, MD $214,560 Bushwood, MD $205,359 California, MD $205,184

Callaway, MD $203,753 Chaptico, MD $207,310 Charlotte Hall, MD $210,437 Cheltenham, MD $218,894 Clements, MD $207,312 Cobb Island, MD $205,452 Coltons Point, MD $204,487 Compton, MD $205,601

Dameron, MD $201,156 Dowell, MD $205,824 Drayden, MD $201,639 Faulkner, MD $210,884 Great Mills, MD $204,082 Helen, MD $209,249 Hollywood, MD $206,397 Hughesville, MD $213,128

Huntingtown, MD $212,253 Indian Head, MD $213,575 Ironsides, MD $212,714 Issue, MD $206,562 La Plata, MD $214,180 Leonardtown, MD $204,843 Lexington Park, MD $203,457 Loveville, MD $206,990

Lusby, MD $206,208 Marbury, MD $215,288 Mechanicsville, MD $209,207 Morganza, MD $207,984 Mount Victoria, MD $205,593 Nanjemoy, MD $210,212 Newburg, MD $208,104 Park Hall, MD $202,860

Patuxent River, MD $203,932 Piney Point, MD $201,953 Pomfret, MD $216,507 Port Republic, MD $209,713 Port Tobacco, MD $213,390 Prince Frederick, MD $210,986 Ridge, MD $200,265 Rock Point, MD $208,030

Saint Inigoes, MD $200,909 Saint Leonard, MD $208,700 Saint Marys City, MD $202,819 Scotland, MD $198,938 Solomons, MD $205,637 Sunderland, MD $212,676 Tall Timbers, MD $202,210 Valley Lee, MD $202,291

Welcome, MD $212,062 White Plains, MD $216,529 Southern Md Facility, MD $219,171 Annapolis Junction, MD $209,597 Lanham, MD $220,002 Beltsville, MD $219,688 Laurel, MD $214,900 Bladensburg, MD $221,291

Lothian, MD $214,777 Mount Rainier, MD $221,396 North Beach, MD $211,793 Bowie, MD $214,864 Brentwood, MD $221,382 Capitol Heights, MD $221,285 Chesapeake Beach, MD $211,684 Churchton, MD $211,734

Clinton, MD $220,038 Still Pond, MD $203,797 Sudlersville, MD $203,415 Taylors Island, MD $205,223 Templeville, MD $202,872 Tilghman, MD $208,155 Toddville, MD $200,796 Trappe, MD $204,030

Wingate, MD $201,583 Wittman, MD $207,469 Woolford, MD $204,376 Worton, MD $204,497 Wye Mills, MD $205,947 Frederick, MD $203,614 Adamstown, MD $207,847 Big Pool, MD $193,070

Boonsboro, MD $199,948 Braddock Heights, MD $203,511 Brownsville, MD $202,916 Brunswick, MD $204,792 Buckeystown, MD $206,299 Burkittsville, MD $203,244 Cascade, MD $198,128 Cavetown, MD $197,876

Chewsville, MD $198,182 Clear Spring, MD $195,531 Cooksville, MD $207,435 Emmitsburg, MD $198,787 Fairplay, MD $198,663 Funkstown, MD $198,642 Glenelg, MD $209,631 Glenwood, MD $208,603

Hagerstown, MD $197,637 Hancock, MD $192,119 Ijamsville, MD $207,336 Jefferson, MD $204,995 Keedysville, MD $200,581 Keymar, MD $200,481 Knoxville, MD $203,716 Ladiesburg, MD $201,203

Libertytown, MD $203,055 Lisbon, MD $207,461 Little Orleans, MD $191,055 Maugansville, MD $196,919 Middletown, MD $202,763 Monrovia, MD $206,882 Mount Airy, MD $205,641 Myersville, MD $200,129

New Market, MD $204,808 New Midway, MD $201,196 New Windsor, MD $203,017 Point Of Rocks, MD $207,453 Rocky Ridge, MD $199,859 Rohrersville, MD $201,949 Sabillasville, MD $198,395 Saint James, MD $198,693

Sharpsburg, MD $200,283 Smithsburg, MD $198,055 Sykesville, MD $206,172 Taneytown, MD $199,264 Thurmont, MD $200,084 Tuscarora, MD $208,245 Union Bridge, MD $202,192 Unionville, MD $203,169

Walkersville, MD $202,451 West Friendship, MD $207,889 Williamsport, MD $197,852 Woodbine, MD $207,439 Woodsboro, MD $201,488 Salisbury, MD $199,833 Allen, MD $199,559 Berlin, MD $199,348

Bishopville, MD $199,395 Bivalve, MD $200,127 Manchester, MD $198,345 Marriottsville, MD $206,996 Maryland Line, MD $197,733 Mayo, MD $209,945 Millersville, MD $208,233 Monkton, MD $203,334

Odenton, MD $210,339 Crofton, MD $211,541 Owings Mills, MD $206,584 Parkton, MD $200,215 Pasadena, MD $207,280 Perry Hall, MD $206,719 Perryman, MD $203,274 Phoenix, MD $205,631

Pylesville, MD $199,021 Randallstown, MD $206,904 Reisterstown, MD $206,095 Riderwood, MD $207,340 Riva, MD $210,749 Severn, MD $208,201 Severna Park, MD $207,919 Simpsonville, MD $209,947

Sparks Glencoe, MD $203,966 Crisfield, MD $198,325 Stevenson, MD $207,039 Dhs, MD $218,992 Waldorf, MD $216,404 Street, MD $199,928 Upperco, MD $202,757 Upper Falls, MD $206,071

Westminster, MD $202,765 Whiteford, MD $198,942 White Hall, MD $199,946 White Marsh, MD $206,528 Woodstock, MD $207,091 Baltimore, MD $207,360 Towson, MD $207,336 Gwynn Oak, MD $207,405

Pikesville, MD $207,258 Sparrows Point, MD $207,137 Middle River, MD $206,709 Essex, MD $207,198 Dundalk, MD $207,395 Brooklyn, MD $207,399 Curtis Bay, MD $207,441 Halethorpe, MD $207,425

Catonsville, MD $207,527 Parkville, MD $207,304 Nottingham, MD $207,093 Rosedale, MD $207,358 Windsor Mill, MD $207,294 Gaithersburg, MD $216,092 Washington Grove, MD $216,205

IT Quality Assurance Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

IT Quality Assurance Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $232,128. While startup companies pay approximate $196,375.

IT Quality Assurance Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$196,375
Growth Stage	51~500	$207,690
Established	501~5000	$224,161
Enterprise	5000+	$232,128

IT Quality Assurance Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For IT Quality Assurance Director 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 Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, IT Quality Assurance Director positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view IT Quality Assurance Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an IT Quality Assurance Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$241,327	$116.0	20%
Biotechnology	$231,272	$111.0	15%
Financial Services	$231,272	$111.0	15%
Internet	$231,272	$111.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$231,272	$111.0	15%

IT Quality Assurance Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IT Quality Assurance 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.

$187,315

Average $207,360/year

$216,839

$15,610

Average $17,280/month

$18,070

$3,602

Average $3,988/week

$4,170

$90

Average $100/hour

$104

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$216,839	$18,070	$4,170	$104
Average	$207,360	$17,280	$3,988	$100
25th Percentile	$187,315	$15,610	$3,602	$90

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