What are the main factors that influence a Quality Assurance Engineering 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 Quality Assurance Engineering Director?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Quality Assurance Engineering Director roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Quality Assurance Engineering Director's salary?

A Quality Assurance Engineering Director's salary grows with experience: 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, a Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $162,555, a Quality Assurance Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $198,409,

What are the highest paying states for a Quality Assurance Engineering Director?

Quality Assurance Engineering Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Assurance Engineering Director roles are District of Columbia $216,924, California $216,101, Massachusetts $213,221. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Quality Assurance Engineering Director level roles vary by specialization: IT Quality Assurance Director: $201,097; Quality Assurance Compliance Director: $198,213; Director of Quality Assurance: $198,200; Quality Assurance Director: $198,199; Quality Assurance Testing Model Director: $195,930.

Quality Assurance Engineering Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Assurance Engineering Director make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Assurance Engineering Director in Delaware is $198,409 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $95.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $223,911
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $185,923 to $211,758
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $174,554

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Quality Assurance Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$211,758	$17,646	$4,072	$102
Average	$198,409	$16,534	$3,816	$95
25th Percentile	$185,923	$15,494	$3,575	$89

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Assurance Engineering Director Salaries

A Quality Assurance Engineering 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 Quality Assurance Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Assurance Engineering 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:

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
Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $162,555
Quality Assurance Engineering Director (10+ years): $198,409

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
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
Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$162,555
Quality Assurance Engineering Director	10+ years	$198,409

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

District of Columbia: $216,924.
California: $216,101.
Massachusetts: $213,221.

District of Columbia $216,924 California $216,101 Massachusetts $213,221 Washington $212,437 New Jersey $212,359 Alaska $212,084 Connecticut $209,381 New York $208,284

Hawaii $204,777 Rhode Island $203,131 Maryland $202,014 Minnesota $200,486 Colorado $199,898 Illinois $199,702 Oregon $198,958 Delaware $198,409

New Hampshire $198,064 Virginia $197,292 Pennsylvania $195,039 Nevada $193,903 North Dakota $193,531 Michigan $192,943 Wisconsin $192,727 Vermont $192,296

Texas $191,101 Maine $191,023 Arizona $190,905 Ohio $190,768 Georgia $188,966 Indiana $188,065 Wyoming $187,888 Utah $187,614

Iowa $187,496 Kansas $186,556 Louisiana $186,282 North Carolina $186,184 Missouri $186,145 Florida $185,380 Montana $184,969 Nebraska $184,577

Kentucky $184,362 South Carolina $183,578 Tennessee $183,088 Idaho $182,892 New Mexico $181,462 Oklahoma $181,149 Alabama $179,993 South Dakota $178,053

Arkansas $176,995 West Virginia $176,427 Mississippi $174,722

Top Paying Cities for Quality Assurance Engineering Directors

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: $197,516
Little Creek: $198,962
Magnolia: $198,676

Lincoln, DE $197,516 Little Creek, DE $198,962 Magnolia, DE $198,676 Milford, DE $198,017 Marydel, DE $198,343 Millsboro, DE $196,687 Millville, DE $196,991 Milton, DE $197,332

Nassau, DE $197,475 Ocean View, DE $196,957 Rehoboth Beach, DE $197,336 Seaford, DE $197,447 Selbyville, DE $196,630 Smyrna, DE $199,099 Viola, DE $198,182 Woodside, DE $198,715

Bear, DE $198,256 Newark, DE $198,182 Claymont, DE $198,587 Delaware City, DE $198,380 Hockessin, DE $198,164 Kirkwood, DE $198,343 Middletown, DE $198,419 Montchanin, DE $198,209

New Castle, DE $198,239 Odessa, DE $198,517 Port Penn, DE $198,650 Rockland, DE $198,229 Saint Georges, DE $198,356 Townsend, DE $198,662 Winterthur, DE $198,252 Lewes, DE $197,408

Wilmington, DE $198,174 Dover, DE $198,962 Dover Afb, DE $197,914 Bethany Beach, DE $196,750 Bethel, DE $196,954 Bridgeville, DE $197,418 Camden Wyoming, DE $198,401 Cheswold, DE $198,897

Clayton, DE $198,903 Dagsboro, DE $196,613 Delmar, DE $196,297 Ellendale, DE $196,893 Felton, DE $198,002 Fenwick Island, DE $196,656 Frankford, DE $196,313 Frederica, DE $198,198

Georgetown, DE $196,538 Greenwood, DE $197,449 Harbeson, DE $196,748 Harrington, DE $197,751 Hartly, DE $198,366 Houston, DE $197,469 Kenton, DE $198,913 Laurel, DE $196,421

Yorklyn, DE $198,223

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

Quality Assurance Engineering Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $221,919. While startup companies pay approximate $187,677.

Quality Assurance Engineering Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$187,677
Growth Stage	51~500	$198,498
Established	501~5000	$214,305
Enterprise	5000+	$221,919

Quality Assurance Engineering Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Quality Assurance Engineering Director 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 Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Quality Assurance Engineering Director positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Quality Assurance Engineering Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Quality Assurance Engineering Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$257,932	$124.0	30%
Internet	$248,011	$119.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$242,059	$116.0	22%
Biotechnology	$238,091	$114.0	20%
Financial Services	$234,123	$113.0	18%

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

Understanding how a Quality Assurance Engineering 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$185,923

Average $198,409/year

$211,758

$15,494

Average $16,534/month

$17,646

$3,575

Average $3,816/week

$4,072

$89

Average $95/hour

$102

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$211,758	$17,646	$4,072	$102
Average	$198,409	$16,534	$3,816	$95
25th Percentile	$185,923	$15,494	$3,575	$89

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