What are the main factors that influence a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager's salary?

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

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

A Quality Assurance Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $152,253, a Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $114,058, a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $133,347, a Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $162,582, a Quality Assurance Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $198,405,

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

Quality Assurance Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Assurance Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $145,791, California $145,238, Massachusetts $143,302. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Quality Assurance Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Quality Assurance Engineering Director: $195,917; Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager: $160,543; Quality Assurance Manager - Sterilization: $133,100; Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager: $131,680; Manager of Quality Assurance: $128,400.

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Quality Assurance Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

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

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager in Delaware is $133,347 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,564
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $120,874 to $138,172
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,517

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Quality Assurance Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,172	$11,514	$2,657	$66
Average	$133,347	$11,112	$2,564	$64
25th Percentile	$120,874	$10,073	$2,324	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Assurance Engineering Manager Salaries

A Quality Assurance Engineering 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 Quality Assurance Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Assurance Engineering 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:

Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years): $152,253
Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $114,058
Quality Assurance Engineering Manager (10+ years): $133,347
Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $162,582
Quality Assurance Engineering Director (10+ years): $198,405

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Quality Assurance Engineer V	7-10 years	$152,253
Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$114,058
Quality Assurance Engineering Manager	10+ years	$133,347
Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$162,582
Quality Assurance Engineering Director	10+ years	$198,405

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

District of Columbia: $145,791.
California: $145,238.
Massachusetts: $143,302.

District of Columbia $145,791 California $145,238 Massachusetts $143,302 Washington $142,775 New Jersey $142,723 Alaska $142,538 Connecticut $140,721 New York $139,984

Hawaii $137,627 Rhode Island $136,521 Maryland $135,770 Minnesota $134,743 Colorado $134,348 Illinois $134,216 Oregon $133,716 Delaware $133,347

New Hampshire $133,116 Virginia $132,597 Pennsylvania $131,082 Nevada $130,319 North Dakota $130,069 Michigan $129,674 Wisconsin $129,529 Vermont $129,239

Texas $128,436 Maine $128,383 Arizona $128,304 Ohio $128,212 Georgia $127,001 Indiana $126,395 Wyoming $126,276 Utah $126,092

Iowa $126,013 Kansas $125,381 Louisiana $125,197 North Carolina $125,131 Missouri $125,104 Florida $124,591 Montana $124,314 Nebraska $124,051

Kentucky $123,906 South Carolina $123,379 Tennessee $123,050 Idaho $122,919 New Mexico $121,957 Oklahoma $121,747 Alabama $120,970 South Dakota $119,666

Arkansas $118,955 West Virginia $118,573 Mississippi $117,428

Top Paying Cities for Quality Assurance Engineering 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:

Lincoln: $138,009
Little Creek: $136,731
Magnolia: $137,298

Lincoln, DE $138,009 Little Creek, DE $136,731 Magnolia, DE $137,298 Milford, DE $138,009 Marydel, DE $136,218 Millsboro, DE $138,009 Millville, DE $138,930 Milton, DE $138,009

Nassau, DE $138,009 Ocean View, DE $138,930 Rehoboth Beach, DE $138,930 Seaford, DE $136,560 Selbyville, DE $138,930 Smyrna, DE $136,060 Viola, DE $137,298 Woodside, DE $136,902

Bear, DE $135,059 Newark, DE $135,112 Claymont, DE $135,217 Delaware City, DE $135,112 Hockessin, DE $135,217 Kirkwood, DE $135,112 Middletown, DE $135,783 Montchanin, DE $135,217

New Castle, DE $135,217 Odessa, DE $135,968 Port Penn, DE $134,743 Rockland, DE $135,217 Saint Georges, DE $135,112 Townsend, DE $135,770 Winterthur, DE $135,217 Lewes, DE $138,009

Wilmington, DE $135,217 Dover, DE $136,665 Dover Afb, DE $136,982 Bethany Beach, DE $138,930 Bethel, DE $136,560 Bridgeville, DE $138,009 Camden Wyoming, DE $136,810 Cheswold, DE $136,349

Clayton, DE $136,007 Dagsboro, DE $138,930 Delmar, DE $136,560 Ellendale, DE $138,009 Felton, DE $138,009 Fenwick Island, DE $138,930 Frankford, DE $138,930 Frederica, DE $138,009

Georgetown, DE $138,009 Greenwood, DE $138,009 Harbeson, DE $138,009 Harrington, DE $138,009 Hartly, DE $135,941 Houston, DE $138,009 Kenton, DE $136,007 Laurel, DE $136,560

Yorklyn, DE $135,217

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

Understanding how a Quality Assurance Engineering 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.

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$120,874

Average $133,347/year

$138,172

$10,073

Average $11,112/month

$11,514

$2,324

Average $2,564/week

$2,657

$58

Average $64/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,172	$11,514	$2,657	$66
Average	$133,347	$11,112	$2,564	$64
25th Percentile	$120,874	$10,073	$2,324	$58

Quality Assurance Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $162,582 - a projected growth of 22% over your current level.

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