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

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager roles, with salaries approximately 60% above the market median.

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

A Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $166,469, a Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $124,697, a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $145,765, a Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $177,723, a Quality Assurance Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $216,924,

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

Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager roles are District of Columbia $177,723, California $177,049, Massachusetts $174,690. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager level roles vary by specialization: Quality Assurance Engineering Director: $195,921; Software Quality Assurance Senior Manager: $166,338; Senior Manager of Quality Assurance: $162,600; Quality Assurance Senior Manager: $162,583; Quality Assurance Manager - Sterilization: $137,100.

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Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager make in District of Columbia?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager in District of Columbia is $177,723 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $85.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $200,890
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $165,991 to $189,849
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $155,310

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Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,849	$15,821	$3,651	$91
Average	$177,723	$14,810	$3,418	$85
25th Percentile	$165,991	$13,833	$3,192	$80

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager Salaries

A Quality Assurance Engineering Senior 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 Senior Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Assurance Engineering Senior 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): $166,469
Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $124,697
Quality Assurance Engineering Manager (10+ years): $145,765
Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $177,723
Quality Assurance Engineering Director (10+ years): $216,924

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Quality Assurance Engineer V	7-10 years	$166,469
Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$124,697
Quality Assurance Engineering Manager	10+ years	$145,765
Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$177,723
Quality Assurance Engineering Director	10+ years	$216,924

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

District of Columbia: $177,723.
California: $177,049.
Massachusetts: $174,690.

District of Columbia $177,723 California $177,049 Massachusetts $174,690 Washington $174,047 New Jersey $173,983 Alaska $173,759 Connecticut $171,543 New York $170,645

Hawaii $167,771 Rhode Island $166,423 Maryland $165,508 Minnesota $164,256 Colorado $163,774 Illinois $163,614 Oregon $163,004 Delaware $162,555

New Hampshire $162,272 Virginia $161,640 Pennsylvania $159,794 Nevada $158,863 North Dakota $158,558 Michigan $158,076 Wisconsin $157,900 Vermont $157,546

Texas $156,567 Maine $156,503 Arizona $156,407 Ohio $156,294 Georgia $154,818 Indiana $154,079 Wyoming $153,935 Utah $153,710

Iowa $153,614 Kansas $152,843 Louisiana $152,619 North Carolina $152,538 Missouri $152,506 Florida $151,880 Montana $151,543 Nebraska $151,222

Kentucky $151,046 South Carolina $150,403 Tennessee $150,002 Idaho $149,842 New Mexico $148,670 Oklahoma $148,413 Alabama $147,466 South Dakota $145,877

Arkansas $145,010 West Virginia $144,545 Mississippi $143,148

Top Paying Cities for Quality Assurance Engineering Senior 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:

Parcel Return Service: $176,759
Washington: $176,760
Naval Anacost Annex: $176,752

Parcel Return Service, DC $176,759 Washington, DC $176,760 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $176,752 Washington Navy Yard, DC $176,759

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

Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $198,782. While startup companies pay approximate $168,110.

Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$168,110
Growth Stage	51~500	$177,803
Established	501~5000	$191,962
Enterprise	5000+	$198,782

Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 86% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 60% above the average. In contrast, Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$284,357	$137.0	60%
Financial Services	$248,813	$120.0	40%
Pharmaceuticals	$239,926	$115.0	35%
Internet	$231,040	$111.0	30%
Biotechnology	$222,154	$107.0	25%

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

Understanding how a Quality Assurance Engineering Senior 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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$165,991

Average $177,723/year

$189,849

$13,833

Average $14,810/month

$15,821

$3,192

Average $3,418/week

$3,651

$80

Average $85/hour

$91

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,849	$15,821	$3,651	$91
Average	$177,723	$14,810	$3,418	$85
25th Percentile	$165,991	$13,833	$3,192	$80

Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Quality Assurance Engineering Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $216,924 - a projected growth of 22% over your current level.

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