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

A Quality Control Inspector 's salary grows with experience: a Quality Control Inspector I (0-1 years)earns $49,182, a Quality Control Inspector II (1-3 years)earns $53,969, a Quality Control Inspector III (3-5 years)earns $68,193, a Quality Control Inspector IV (5-7 years)earns $76,336,

What are the highest paying states for a Quality Control Inspector IV?

Quality Control Inspector IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Control Inspector IV roles are District of Columbia $83,460, California $83,143, Massachusetts $82,035. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Quality Control Inspector level roles vary by specialization: QC Inspector IV: $75,400; Manufacturing Quality Control Inspector IV: $75,393; Specialist Quality Control Inspector: $75,390; Product Quality Inspector IV: $75,320; Senior Quality Control Inspector: $67,390.

Quality Control Inspector IV Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Control Inspector IV make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Control Inspector IV in Delaware is $76,336 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,219
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,307 to $86,744
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,907

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Quality Control Inspector IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,744	$7,229	$1,668	$42
Average	$76,336	$6,361	$1,468	$37
25th Percentile	$69,307	$5,776	$1,333	$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 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): $49,182
Quality Control Inspector II (1-3 years): $53,969
Quality Control Inspector III (3-5 years): $68,193
Quality Control Inspector IV (5-7 years): $76,336

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Quality Control Inspector I	0-1 years	$49,182
Quality Control Inspector II	1-3 years	$53,969
Quality Control Inspector III	3-5 years	$68,193
Quality Control Inspector IV	5-7 years	$76,336

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How Do Quality Control Inspector IV 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 Inspector IVs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,460.
California: $83,143.
Massachusetts: $82,035.

District of Columbia $83,460 California $83,143 Massachusetts $82,035 Washington $81,733 New Jersey $81,703 Alaska $81,598 Connecticut $80,558 New York $80,135

Hawaii $78,786 Rhode Island $78,153 Maryland $77,723 Minnesota $77,135 Colorado $76,909 Illinois $76,834 Oregon $76,547 Delaware $76,336

New Hampshire $76,204 Virginia $75,907 Pennsylvania $75,040 Nevada $74,603 North Dakota $74,459 Michigan $74,233 Wisconsin $74,150 Vermont $73,984

Texas $73,525 Maine $73,495 Arizona $73,449 Ohio $73,397 Georgia $72,703 Indiana $72,356 Wyoming $72,288 Utah $72,183

Iowa $72,138 Kansas $71,776 Louisiana $71,670 North Carolina $71,633 Missouri $71,618 Florida $71,324 Montana $71,165 Nebraska $71,015

Kentucky $70,932 South Carolina $70,630 Tennessee $70,442 Idaho $70,366 New Mexico $69,816 Oklahoma $69,695 Alabama $69,251 South Dakota $68,504

Arkansas $68,097 West Virginia $67,879 Mississippi $67,223

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:

Lincoln: $79,005
Little Creek: $78,274
Magnolia: $78,598

Lincoln, DE $79,005 Little Creek, DE $78,274 Magnolia, DE $78,598 Milford, DE $79,005 Marydel, DE $77,980 Millsboro, DE $79,005 Millville, DE $79,532 Milton, DE $79,005

Nassau, DE $79,005 Ocean View, DE $79,532 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,532 Seaford, DE $78,176 Selbyville, DE $79,532 Smyrna, DE $77,889 Viola, DE $78,598 Woodside, DE $78,372

Bear, DE $77,316 Newark, DE $77,346 Claymont, DE $77,407 Delaware City, DE $77,346 Hockessin, DE $77,407 Kirkwood, DE $77,346 Middletown, DE $77,731 Montchanin, DE $77,407

New Castle, DE $77,407 Odessa, DE $77,836 Port Penn, DE $77,135 Rockland, DE $77,407 Saint Georges, DE $77,346 Townsend, DE $77,723 Winterthur, DE $77,407 Lewes, DE $79,005

Wilmington, DE $77,407 Dover, DE $78,236 Dover Afb, DE $78,417 Bethany Beach, DE $79,532 Bethel, DE $78,176 Bridgeville, DE $79,005 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,319 Cheswold, DE $78,055

Clayton, DE $77,859 Dagsboro, DE $79,532 Delmar, DE $78,176 Ellendale, DE $79,005 Felton, DE $79,005 Fenwick Island, DE $79,532 Frankford, DE $79,532 Frederica, DE $79,005

Georgetown, DE $79,005 Greenwood, DE $79,005 Harbeson, DE $79,005 Harrington, DE $79,005 Hartly, DE $77,821 Houston, DE $79,005 Kenton, DE $77,859 Laurel, DE $78,176

Yorklyn, DE $77,407

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.

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$69,307

Average $76,336/year

$86,744

$5,776

Average $6,361/month

$7,229

$1,333

Average $1,468/week

$1,668

$33

Average $37/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,744	$7,229	$1,668	$42
Average	$76,336	$6,361	$1,468	$37
25th Percentile	$69,307	$5,776	$1,333	$33

Quality Control Inspector IV Salary Growth & Career Path

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