Quality Control Inspector IV Salary in the United States

How much does a Quality Control Inspector IV make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Control Inspector IV in the United States is $75,379 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,013
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,438 to $85,656
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,119
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Quality Control Inspector IV Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $85,656 $7,138 $1,647 $41
Average $75,379 $6,282 $1,450 $36
25th Percentile $68,438 $5,703 $1,316 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Quality Control Inspector IV Salaries

A Quality Control Inspector IV'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Quality Control Inspector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Control Inspector IV'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 Inspector I (0-1 years): $48,565
  • Quality Control Inspector II (1-3 years): $53,292
  • Quality Control Inspector III (3-5 years): $67,338
  • Quality Control Inspector IV (5-7 years): $75,379
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Quality Control Inspector I0-1 years$48,565
Quality Control Inspector II1-3 years$53,292
Quality Control Inspector III3-5 years$67,338
Quality Control Inspector IV5-7 years$75,379
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Top Paying Cities for Quality Control Inspector IVs

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: $95,076
  • San Francisco: $94,141
  • Oakland: $92,053

What Skills Can Increase a Quality Control Inspector IV's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.88% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Calibration (Mentioned in 2.76% Job Postings): In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard could be another measurement device of known accuracy, a device generating the quantity to be measured such as a voltage, a sound tone, or a physical artefact, such as a metre ruler. The outcome of the comparison can result in one of the following: no significant error being noted on the device under test a significant error being noted but no adjustment made an adjustment made to correct the error to an acceptable levelStrictly speaking, the term "calibration" means just the act of comparison, and does not include any subsequent adjustment. The calibration standard is normally traceable to a national standard held by a national metrological body.
  • Welding (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): Welding is a fabrication or sculptural process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by using high heat to melt the parts together and allowing them to cool causing fusion. Welding is distinct from lower temperature metal-joining techniques such as brazing and soldering, which do not melt the base metal. In addition to melting the base metal, a filler material is typically added to the joint to form a pool of molten material (the weld pool) that cools to form a joint that, based on weld configuration (butt, full penetration, fillet, etc.), can be stronger than the base material (parent metal). Pressure may also be used in conjunction with heat, or by itself, to produce a weld. Welding also requires a form of shield to protect the filler metals or melted metals from being contaminated or oxidized. Many different energy sources can be used for welding, including a gas flame (chemical), an electric arc (electrical), a laser, an electron beam, friction, and ultrasound. While often an industrial process, welding may be performed in many different environments, including in open air, under water, and in outer space. Welding is a hazardous undertaking and precautions are required to avoid burns, electric shock, vision damage, inhalation of poisonous gases and fumes, and exposure to intense ultraviolet radiation.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 3.88%
Calibration 2.76%
Welding 1.64%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Quality Control Inspector IV's salary.
  • Critical Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Packaging: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Quality Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Critical Thinking
$92,716
23%
Packaging
$88,947
18%
Quality Management
$85,178
13%
Decision Making
$84,424
12%
Quality Management System
$84,424
12%
Coordination
$82,917
10%
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How Education impacts a Quality Control Inspector IV's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Quality Control Inspector IVs enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Quality Control Inspector IV with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $62,871 and $66,379).

Quality Control Inspector IV Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Quality Control Inspector IV
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 50.6%
Associates 23.6%
Bachelors 22.5%
Masters 2.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Quality Control Inspector IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Control Inspector IV'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.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

Quality Control Inspector IV Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Quality Control Inspector IV, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Product Quality Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $91,674 - a projected growth of 22% over your current level.

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FAQ about Quality Control Inspector IV

1. Where can a Quality Control Inspector IV earn the most?

A Quality Control Inspector IV's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Quality Control Inspector IV earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Quality Control Inspector IV is $95,076.

2. What is the highest pay for Quality Control Inspector IV?

The highest pay for Quality Control Inspector IV is $95,013.

3. What is the lowest pay for Quality Control Inspector IV?

The lowest pay for Quality Control Inspector IV is $62,119.

4. What are the responsibilities of Quality Control Inspector IV?

Performs various quality control inspections, checks, and tests of products during the manufacturing process. Inspects materials, parts, and products at different stages of production to ensure compliance with company standards. Compiles, interprets, and records observations of production processes. Identifies, communicates, and assists in the resolution of quality related issues. May be responsible for making recommendations to improve production process. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to supervisor. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. Independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Typically requires 5-7 years of related experience.

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