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

A Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $129,900, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $155,877, a Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $116,773, a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $136,521, a Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $166,451,

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

Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $124,702, California $124,229, Massachusetts $122,573. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Quality Assurance Engineering Director: $195,917; Quality Assurance Engineering Manager: $131,675; Assistant Quality Assurance Supervisor: $123,861; Software Quality Assurance Supervisor: $120,618; Quality Assurance Supervisor: $117,768.

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Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor in Rhode Island is $116,773 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,647
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,030 to $126,652
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,980

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Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,652	$10,554	$2,436	$61
Average	$116,773	$9,731	$2,246	$56
25th Percentile	$109,030	$9,086	$2,097	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor Salaries

A Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor'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 Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor'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 IV (7+ years): $129,900
Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years): $155,877
Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $116,773
Quality Assurance Engineering Manager (10+ years): $136,521
Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $166,451

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Quality Assurance Engineer IV	7+ years	$129,900
Quality Assurance Engineer V	7-10 years	$155,877
Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$116,773
Quality Assurance Engineering Manager	10+ years	$136,521
Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$166,451

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

District of Columbia: $124,702.
California: $124,229.
Massachusetts: $122,573.

District of Columbia $124,702 California $124,229 Massachusetts $122,573 Washington $122,123 New Jersey $122,077 Alaska $121,920 Connecticut $120,366 New York $119,735

Hawaii $117,719 Rhode Island $116,773 Maryland $116,131 Minnesota $115,252 Colorado $114,914 Illinois $114,802 Oregon $114,374 Delaware $114,058

New Hampshire $113,860 Virginia $113,416 Pennsylvania $112,121 Nevada $111,468 North Dakota $111,254 Michigan $110,916 Wisconsin $110,792 Vermont $110,544

Texas $109,857 Maine $109,812 Arizona $109,745 Ohio $109,666 Georgia $108,630 Indiana $108,112 Wyoming $108,010 Utah $107,853

Iowa $107,785 Kansas $107,244 Louisiana $107,087 North Carolina $107,030 Missouri $107,008 Florida $106,569 Montana $106,332 Nebraska $106,107

Kentucky $105,983 South Carolina $105,532 Tennessee $105,251 Idaho $105,138 New Mexico $104,316 Oklahoma $104,136 Alabama $103,471 South Dakota $102,356

Arkansas $101,748 West Virginia $101,422 Mississippi $100,442

Top Paying Cities for Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisors

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:

Adamsville: $118,687
Albion: $116,716
Ashaway: $119,138

Adamsville, RI $118,687 Albion, RI $116,716 Ashaway, RI $119,138 Barrington, RI $116,716 Block Island, RI $118,518 Bradford, RI $119,059 Bristol, RI $116,604 Carolina, RI $118,090

Charlestown, RI $118,214 Chepachet, RI $116,491 Clayville, RI $116,604 Coventry, RI $116,491 West Greenwich, RI $116,412 East Greenwich, RI $116,570 Exeter, RI $119,059 Fiskeville, RI $116,716

Forestdale, RI $116,604 Foster, RI $116,412 Glendale, RI $116,412 Greene, RI $117,719 Greenville, RI $116,716 Harmony, RI $116,683 Harrisville, RI $116,491 Hope, RI $116,716

Hope Valley, RI $119,138 Hopkinton, RI $119,172 Jamestown, RI $117,978 Kenyon, RI $119,025 Little Compton, RI $118,642 Manville, RI $116,716 Mapleville, RI $116,412 Newport, RI $118,000

Middletown, RI $118,496 North Kingstown, RI $116,379 North Scituate, RI $116,683 Oakland, RI $116,525 Pascoag, RI $116,457 Pawtucket, RI $116,716 Central Falls, RI $116,716 Cumberland, RI $116,716

Lincoln, RI $116,716 Portsmouth, RI $117,527 Prudence Island, RI $116,491 Rockville, RI $119,172 Saunderstown, RI $118,045 Shannock, RI $118,991 Slatersville, RI $116,604 Slocum, RI $118,045

Tiverton, RI $118,721 Wakefield, RI $117,922 Kingston, RI $117,944 Narragansett, RI $117,967 Peace Dale, RI $117,922 Warren, RI $116,683 Warwick, RI $116,716 Westerly, RI $119,205

West Kingston, RI $118,012 West Warwick, RI $116,716 Wood River Junction, RI $119,059 Woonsocket, RI $116,604 North Smithfield, RI $116,683 Wyoming, RI $119,025 Providence, RI $116,716 Cranston, RI $116,716

North Providence, RI $116,716 East Providence, RI $116,716 Riverside, RI $116,716 Rumford, RI $116,716 Smithfield, RI $116,716 Johnston, RI $116,716

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

Understanding how a Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor'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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$109,030

Average $116,773/year

$126,652

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Average $9,731/month

$10,554

$2,097

Average $2,246/week

$2,436

$52

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$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,652	$10,554	$2,436	$61
Average	$116,773	$9,731	$2,246	$56
25th Percentile	$109,030	$9,086	$2,097	$52

Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Quality Assurance Engineering Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $136,521 - a projected growth of 17% over your current level.

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