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Hourly Wage for Quality Control Senior Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Quality Control Senior Manager make hourly?

As of March 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Quality Control Senior Manager in the United States is $65, which translates to an annual salary of about $134,293.

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): $77 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56 to $71 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48 per hour
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Quality Control Senior Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $147,510 $12,293 $2,837 $71
Average $134,293 $11,191 $2,583 $65
25th Percentile $116,205 $9,684 $2,235 $56
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Key Factors That Influence Quality Control Senior Manager Salaries

A Quality Control Senior 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 Control Senior Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Control Senior 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 Control Supervisor II (3-5 years): $99,599
  • Quality Control Manager (5+ years): $120,866
  • Quality Control Senior Manager (5+ years): $134,293
  • Quality Control Director (5+ years): $168,448
  • VP of Quality Control (5+ years): $220,666
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Quality Control Supervisor II3-5 years$99,599
Quality Control Manager5+ years$120,866
Quality Control Senior Manager5+ years$134,293
Quality Control Director5+ years$168,448
VP of Quality Control5+ years$220,666
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Top Paying Cities for Quality Control Senior 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:

  • San Jose: $169,384
  • San Francisco: $167,719
  • Oakland: $163,999

Quality Control Senior Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Control Senior 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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$116,205
Average $134,293/year
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Average $11,191/month
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Average $65/hour
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75th Percentile $147,510 $12,293 $2,837 $71
Average $134,293 $11,191 $2,583 $65
25th Percentile $116,205 $9,684 $2,235 $56

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FAQ about Quality Control Senior Manager

1. What are the responsibilities of Quality Control Senior Manager?

Manages the inspection and testing of materials, parts, and products to ensure adherence to established quality standards. Proposes corrective actions to improve compliance with quality specifications. Recommends new or improved quality control methods, procedures, and/or standards. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

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