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Hourly Wage for Quality Control Director Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Quality Control Director?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Quality Control Director in the United States is $81, which translates to an annual salary of about $168,500.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $95 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72 to $88 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63 per hour
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Quality Control Director Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $183,324 $15,277 $3,525 $88
Average $168,500 $14,042 $3,240 $81
25th Percentile $148,974 $12,415 $2,865 $72
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Key Factors That Influence Quality Control Director Salaries

A Quality Control 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 Control Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Control 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 Control Supervisor II (3-5 years): $99,617
  • Quality Control Manager (5+ years): $120,898
  • Quality Control Senior Manager (5+ years): $134,281
  • Quality Control Director (5+ years): $168,500
  • VP of Quality Control (5+ years): $220,637
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Quality Control Supervisor II3-5 years$99,617
Quality Control Manager5+ years$120,898
Quality Control Senior Manager5+ years$134,281
Quality Control Director5+ years$168,500
VP of Quality Control5+ years$220,637
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Top Paying Cities for Quality Control 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:

  • San Jose: $212,529
  • San Francisco: $210,202
  • Oakland: $205,772

Quality Control Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Control 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.

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$148,974
Average $168,500/year
$183,324
$12,415
Average $14,042/month
$15,277
$2,865
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$3,525
$72
Average $81/hour
$88
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $183,324 $15,277 $3,525 $88
Average $168,500 $14,042 $3,240 $81
25th Percentile $148,974 $12,415 $2,865 $72

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FAQ about Quality Control Director

1. What are the responsibilities of Quality Control Director?

Oversees the inspection and testing of materials, parts, and products to ensure adherence to established quality standards. Develops and deploys quality control methods, procedures, and policies to align department goals with organizational objectives. Monitors corrective actions to improve compliance with quality specifications. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.

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