What are the main factors that influence a Quality Assurance Engineer V'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 Quality Assurance Engineer V?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Quality Assurance Engineer V roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Quality Assurance Engineer 's salary?

A Quality Assurance Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $102,039, a Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $126,901, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $152,260, a Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $114,054, a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $133,324,

What are the highest paying states for a Quality Assurance Engineer V?

Quality Assurance Engineer V salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Assurance Engineer V roles are District of Columbia $166,469, California $165,837, Massachusetts $163,627. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Quality Assurance Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Quality Assurance Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Product Quality Assurance Analyst V: $158,400; Software Quality Assurance Engineer V: $153,744; Quality Assurance Methods Specialist V: $152,390; Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist V: $152,370; Quality Assurance Specialist V: $152,365.

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Quality Assurance Engineer V Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Assurance Engineer V make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Assurance Engineer V in Delaware is $152,260 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $170,023
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $141,909 to $161,558
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $132,484

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Quality Assurance Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$161,558	$13,463	$3,107	$78
Average	$152,260	$12,688	$2,928	$73
25th Percentile	$141,909	$11,826	$2,729	$68

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Assurance Engineer V Salaries

A Quality Assurance Engineer V'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 Quality Assurance Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Assurance Engineer V'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:

Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years): $102,039
Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years): $126,901
Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years): $152,260
Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $114,054
Quality Assurance Engineering Manager (10+ years): $133,324

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Quality Assurance Engineer III	4-7 years	$102,039
Quality Assurance Engineer IV	7+ years	$126,901
Quality Assurance Engineer V	7-10 years	$152,260
Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$114,054
Quality Assurance Engineering Manager	10+ years	$133,324

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How Do Quality Assurance Engineer V 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 Quality Assurance Engineer Vs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $166,469.
California: $165,837.
Massachusetts: $163,627.

District of Columbia $166,469 California $165,837 Massachusetts $163,627 Washington $163,026 New Jersey $162,965 Alaska $162,755 Connecticut $160,680 New York $159,838

Hawaii $157,147 Rhode Island $155,884 Maryland $155,027 Minnesota $153,854 Colorado $153,403 Illinois $153,253 Oregon $152,681 Delaware $152,260

New Hampshire $151,996 Virginia $151,403 Pennsylvania $149,674 Nevada $148,802 North Dakota $148,517 Michigan $148,066 Wisconsin $147,900 Vermont $147,570

Texas $146,652 Maine $146,592 Arizona $146,502 Ohio $146,397 Georgia $145,014 Indiana $144,322 Wyoming $144,187 Utah $143,976

Iowa $143,886 Kansas $143,164 Louisiana $142,954 North Carolina $142,879 Missouri $142,848 Florida $142,262 Montana $141,946 Nebraska $141,646

Kentucky $141,480 South Carolina $140,879 Tennessee $140,503 Idaho $140,353 New Mexico $139,255 Oklahoma $139,015 Alabama $138,127 South Dakota $136,639

Arkansas $135,827 West Virginia $135,391 Mississippi $134,083

Top Paying Cities for Quality Assurance Engineer Vs

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: $151,575
Little Creek: $152,684
Magnolia: $152,465

Lincoln, DE $151,575 Little Creek, DE $152,684 Magnolia, DE $152,465 Milford, DE $151,960 Marydel, DE $152,209 Millsboro, DE $150,939 Millville, DE $151,172 Milton, DE $151,434

Nassau, DE $151,543 Ocean View, DE $151,146 Rehoboth Beach, DE $151,437 Seaford, DE $151,522 Selbyville, DE $150,895 Smyrna, DE $152,790 Viola, DE $152,086 Woodside, DE $152,495

Bear, DE $152,143 Newark, DE $152,086 Claymont, DE $152,397 Delaware City, DE $152,238 Hockessin, DE $152,073 Kirkwood, DE $152,209 Middletown, DE $152,268 Montchanin, DE $152,107

New Castle, DE $152,130 Odessa, DE $152,343 Port Penn, DE $152,445 Rockland, DE $152,122 Saint Georges, DE $152,220 Townsend, DE $152,454 Winterthur, DE $152,140 Lewes, DE $151,492

Wilmington, DE $152,080 Dover, DE $152,684 Dover Afb, DE $151,880 Bethany Beach, DE $150,987 Bethel, DE $151,143 Bridgeville, DE $151,500 Camden Wyoming, DE $152,254 Cheswold, DE $152,635

Clayton, DE $152,639 Dagsboro, DE $150,882 Delmar, DE $150,640 Ellendale, DE $151,097 Felton, DE $151,948 Fenwick Island, DE $150,915 Frankford, DE $150,652 Frederica, DE $152,098

Georgetown, DE $150,825 Greenwood, DE $151,524 Harbeson, DE $150,985 Harrington, DE $151,755 Hartly, DE $152,227 Houston, DE $151,539 Kenton, DE $152,647 Laurel, DE $150,734

Yorklyn, DE $152,118

Quality Assurance Engineer V Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Quality Assurance Engineer V salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $170,302. While startup companies pay approximate $144,025.

Quality Assurance Engineer V Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$144,025
Growth Stage	51~500	$152,329
Established	501~5000	$164,459
Enterprise	5000+	$170,302

Quality Assurance Engineer V Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Quality Assurance Engineer V roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 58% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Quality Assurance Engineer positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Quality Assurance Engineer V as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Quality Assurance Engineer V

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$197,939	$95.0	30%
Biotechnology	$190,326	$92.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$182,713	$88.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$175,100	$84.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$167,487	$81.0	10%

Quality Assurance Engineer V Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Assurance Engineer V'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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$141,909

Average $152,260/year

$161,558

$11,826

Average $12,688/month

$13,463

$2,729

Average $2,928/week

$3,107

$68

Average $73/hour

$78

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$161,558	$13,463	$3,107	$78
Average	$152,260	$12,688	$2,928	$73
25th Percentile	$141,909	$11,826	$2,729	$68

Quality Assurance Engineer V Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Quality Assurance Engineer V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $114,054 - a projected growth of -25% over your current level.

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