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

The Telecom industry offers the highest average compensation for Quality Assurance Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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

A Quality Assurance Manager's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $127,496, a Quality Assurance Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $154,300, a Quality Assurance Manager (10+ years)earns $130,021, a Quality Assurance Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $164,648, a Quality Assurance Director (10+ years)earns $200,716,

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

Quality Assurance Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Assurance Manager roles are District of Columbia $142,153, California $141,614, Massachusetts $139,727. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Quality Assurance Manager level roles vary by specialization: Senior Manager of Quality Assurance: $162,600; Quality Assurance Senior Manager: $162,583; Quality Assurance Manager - Sterilization: $137,100; Supplier Quality Assurance Manager: $135,700; Quality Assurance Engineering Manager: $131,652.

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Quality Assurance Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Assurance Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Assurance Manager in Delaware is $130,021 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $154,725
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,732 to $142,952
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,545

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Quality Assurance Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$142,952	$11,913	$2,749	$69
Average	$130,021	$10,835	$2,500	$63
25th Percentile	$117,732	$9,811	$2,264	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Assurance Manager Salaries

A Quality Assurance 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 Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Assurance 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 Specialist IV (7+ years): $127,496
Quality Assurance Specialist V (7-10 years): $154,300
Quality Assurance Manager (10+ years): $130,021
Quality Assurance Senior Manager (10+ years): $164,648
Quality Assurance Director (10+ years): $200,716

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Quality Assurance Specialist IV	7+ years	$127,496
Quality Assurance Specialist V	7-10 years	$154,300
Quality Assurance Manager	10+ years	$130,021
Quality Assurance Senior Manager	10+ years	$164,648
Quality Assurance Director	10+ years	$200,716

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

District of Columbia: $142,153.
California: $141,614.
Massachusetts: $139,727.

District of Columbia $142,153 California $141,614 Massachusetts $139,727 Washington $139,213 New Jersey $139,162 Alaska $138,982 Connecticut $137,210 New York $136,491

Hawaii $134,193 Rhode Island $133,115 Maryland $132,383 Minnesota $131,381 Colorado $130,996 Illinois $130,868 Oregon $130,380 Delaware $130,021

New Hampshire $129,795 Virginia $129,289 Pennsylvania $127,812 Nevada $127,068 North Dakota $126,824 Michigan $126,438 Wisconsin $126,297 Vermont $126,015

Texas $125,232 Maine $125,180 Arizona $125,103 Ohio $125,013 Georgia $123,832 Indiana $123,242 Wyoming $123,126 Utah $122,946

Iowa $122,869 Kansas $122,253 Louisiana $122,073 North Carolina $122,009 Missouri $121,983 Florida $121,483 Montana $121,213 Nebraska $120,956

Kentucky $120,815 South Carolina $120,301 Tennessee $119,980 Idaho $119,852 New Mexico $118,915 Oklahoma $118,709 Alabama $117,952 South Dakota $116,681

Arkansas $115,988 West Virginia $115,615 Mississippi $114,498

Top Paying Cities for Quality Assurance 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: $129,435
Little Creek: $130,383
Magnolia: $130,195

Lincoln, DE $129,435 Little Creek, DE $130,383 Magnolia, DE $130,195 Milford, DE $129,764 Marydel, DE $129,977 Millsboro, DE $128,892 Millville, DE $129,091 Milton, DE $129,314

Nassau, DE $129,408 Ocean View, DE $129,069 Rehoboth Beach, DE $129,317 Seaford, DE $129,390 Selbyville, DE $128,855 Smyrna, DE $130,472 Viola, DE $129,872 Woodside, DE $130,221

Bear, DE $129,920 Newark, DE $129,872 Claymont, DE $130,137 Delaware City, DE $130,001 Hockessin, DE $129,860 Kirkwood, DE $129,977 Middletown, DE $130,027 Montchanin, DE $129,890

New Castle, DE $129,909 Odessa, DE $130,091 Port Penn, DE $130,178 Rockland, DE $129,902 Saint Georges, DE $129,986 Townsend, DE $130,186 Winterthur, DE $129,918 Lewes, DE $129,364

Wilmington, DE $129,866 Dover, DE $130,383 Dover Afb, DE $129,696 Bethany Beach, DE $128,933 Bethel, DE $129,067 Bridgeville, DE $129,371 Camden Wyoming, DE $130,015 Cheswold, DE $130,340

Clayton, DE $130,344 Dagsboro, DE $128,843 Delmar, DE $128,637 Ellendale, DE $129,027 Felton, DE $129,754 Fenwick Island, DE $128,871 Frankford, DE $128,647 Frederica, DE $129,882

Georgetown, DE $128,794 Greenwood, DE $129,391 Harbeson, DE $128,932 Harrington, DE $129,589 Hartly, DE $129,992 Houston, DE $129,404 Kenton, DE $130,351 Laurel, DE $128,717

Yorklyn, DE $129,899

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

Quality Assurance Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $145,427. While startup companies pay approximate $122,988.

Quality Assurance Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$122,988
Growth Stage	51~500	$130,079
Established	501~5000	$140,437
Enterprise	5000+	$145,427

Quality Assurance Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Quality Assurance Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Telecom and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Quality Assurance Manager positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Quality Assurance Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Quality Assurance Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Telecom	$195,031	$94.0	50%

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

Understanding how a Quality Assurance 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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$117,732

Average $130,021/year

$142,952

$9,811

Average $10,835/month

$11,913

$2,264

Average $2,500/week

$2,749

$57

Average $63/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$142,952	$11,913	$2,749	$69
Average	$130,021	$10,835	$2,500	$63
25th Percentile	$117,732	$9,811	$2,264	$57

Quality Assurance Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Quality Assurance Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Quality Assurance Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $164,648 - a projected growth of 27% over your current level.

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