What are the main factors that influence a Quality Control Director'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 Control Director's salary?

A Quality Control Director's salary grows with experience: a Quality Control Supervisor II (3-5 years)earns $100,882, a Quality Control Manager (5+ years)earns $122,433, a Quality Control Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $135,986, a Quality Control Director (5+ years)earns $170,640, a VP of Quality Control (5+ years)earns $223,439,

What are the highest paying states for a Quality Control Director?

Quality Control Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Control Director roles are District of Columbia $186,563, California $185,856, Massachusetts $183,379. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Quality Control Director roles make?

Salaries for Quality Control Director level roles vary by specialization: Quality Control Inspections Director: $168,500; Associate Director of Quality Control: $165,061; Product Quality Control Director: $162,600; Supplier Quality Control Manager: $135,680; Vendor Quality Control Manager: $135,676.

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Quality Control Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Control Director make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Control Director in Delaware is $170,640 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $82.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $199,320
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $150,866 to $185,652
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $132,863

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Quality Control Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$185,652	$15,471	$3,570	$89
Average	$170,640	$14,220	$3,282	$82
25th Percentile	$150,866	$12,572	$2,901	$73

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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): $100,882
Quality Control Manager (5+ years): $122,433
Quality Control Senior Manager (5+ years): $135,986
Quality Control Director (5+ years): $170,640
VP of Quality Control (5+ years): $223,439

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Quality Control Supervisor II	3-5 years	$100,882
Quality Control Manager	5+ years	$122,433
Quality Control Senior Manager	5+ years	$135,986
Quality Control Director	5+ years	$170,640
VP of Quality Control	5+ years	$223,439

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How Do Quality Control Director 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 Control Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $186,563.
California: $185,856.
Massachusetts: $183,379.

District of Columbia $186,563 California $185,856 Massachusetts $183,379 Washington $182,705 New Jersey $182,637 Alaska $182,401 Connecticut $180,076 New York $179,132

Hawaii $176,116 Rhode Island $174,701 Maryland $173,740 Minnesota $172,426 Colorado $171,921 Illinois $171,752 Oregon $171,112 Delaware $170,640

New Hampshire $170,343 Virginia $169,680 Pennsylvania $167,742 Nevada $166,764 North Dakota $166,444 Michigan $165,939 Wisconsin $165,753 Vermont $165,383

Texas $164,355 Maine $164,288 Arizona $164,186 Ohio $164,068 Georgia $162,518 Indiana $161,743 Wyoming $161,592 Utah $161,356

Iowa $161,255 Kansas $160,446 Louisiana $160,210 North Carolina $160,126 Missouri $160,092 Florida $159,435 Montana $159,081 Nebraska $158,744

Kentucky $158,559 South Carolina $157,885 Tennessee $157,463 Idaho $157,295 New Mexico $156,065 Oklahoma $155,795 Alabama $154,801 South Dakota $153,133

Arkansas $152,223 West Virginia $151,734 Mississippi $150,268

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:

Lincoln: $169,872
Little Creek: $171,115
Magnolia: $170,869

Lincoln, DE $169,872 Little Creek, DE $171,115 Magnolia, DE $170,869 Milford, DE $170,303 Marydel, DE $170,583 Millsboro, DE $169,159 Millville, DE $169,420 Milton, DE $169,713

Nassau, DE $169,836 Ocean View, DE $169,391 Rehoboth Beach, DE $169,717 Seaford, DE $169,813 Selbyville, DE $169,110 Smyrna, DE $171,233 Viola, DE $170,444 Woodside, DE $170,903

Bear, DE $170,509 Newark, DE $170,444 Claymont, DE $170,793 Delaware City, DE $170,615 Hockessin, DE $170,429 Kirkwood, DE $170,583 Middletown, DE $170,648 Montchanin, DE $170,468

New Castle, DE $170,493 Odessa, DE $170,733 Port Penn, DE $170,847 Rockland, DE $170,485 Saint Georges, DE $170,594 Townsend, DE $170,857 Winterthur, DE $170,505 Lewes, DE $169,779

Wilmington, DE $170,438 Dover, DE $171,115 Dover Afb, DE $170,214 Bethany Beach, DE $169,213 Bethel, DE $169,388 Bridgeville, DE $169,787 Camden Wyoming, DE $170,633 Cheswold, DE $171,060

Clayton, DE $171,065 Dagsboro, DE $169,095 Delmar, DE $168,824 Ellendale, DE $169,336 Felton, DE $170,289 Fenwick Island, DE $169,132 Frankford, DE $168,837 Frederica, DE $170,458

Georgetown, DE $169,031 Greenwood, DE $169,814 Harbeson, DE $169,211 Harrington, DE $170,074 Hartly, DE $170,603 Houston, DE $169,831 Kenton, DE $171,073 Laurel, DE $168,930

Yorklyn, DE $170,480

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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$150,866

Average $170,640/year

$185,652

$12,572

Average $14,220/month

$15,471

$2,901

Average $3,282/week

$3,570

$73

Average $82/hour

$89

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$185,652	$15,471	$3,570	$89
Average	$170,640	$14,220	$3,282	$82
25th Percentile	$150,866	$12,572	$2,901	$73

Quality Control Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Quality Control Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Quality Control role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $223,439 - a projected growth of 31% over your current level.

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