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

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Total Quality Director?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Total Quality Director roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Total Quality Director's salary?

A Total Quality Director's salary grows with experience: a Total Quality Manager (5+ years)earns $136,550, a Total Quality Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $175,417, a Total Quality Director (5+ years)earns $201,869, a VP of Total Quality (5+ years)earns $258,315, an SVP of Total Quality (5+ years)earns $322,951,

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

Total Quality Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Total Quality Director roles are District of Columbia $220,706, California $219,869, Massachusetts $216,938. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Total Quality Director level roles vary by specialization: SVP of Total Quality: $318,901; VP of Total Quality: $255,076; Total Quality Programs Director: $199,340; Manufacturing Total Quality Director: $179,664; Total Quality Programs Senior Manager: $173,290.

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Total Quality Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Total Quality Director make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Total Quality Director in Delaware is $201,869 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $97.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $227,602
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $186,671 to $215,339
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $172,834

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Total Quality Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$215,339	$17,945	$4,141	$104
Average	$201,869	$16,822	$3,882	$97
25th Percentile	$186,671	$15,556	$3,590	$90

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Key Factors That Influence Total Quality Director Salaries

A Total Quality 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 Total Quality Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Total Quality 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:

Total Quality Manager (5+ years): $136,550
Total Quality Senior Manager (5+ years): $175,417
Total Quality Director (5+ years): $201,869
VP of Total Quality (5+ years): $258,315
SVP of Total Quality (5+ years): $322,951

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Total Quality Manager	5+ years	$136,550
Total Quality Senior Manager	5+ years	$175,417
Total Quality Director	5+ years	$201,869
VP of Total Quality	5+ years	$258,315
SVP of Total Quality	5+ years	$322,951

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

District of Columbia: $220,706.
California: $219,869.
Massachusetts: $216,938.

District of Columbia $220,706 California $219,869 Massachusetts $216,938 Washington $216,141 New Jersey $216,061 Alaska $215,782 Connecticut $213,031 New York $211,915

Hawaii $208,347 Rhode Island $206,673 Maryland $205,536 Minnesota $203,982 Colorado $203,384 Illinois $203,184 Oregon $202,427 Delaware $201,869

New Hampshire $201,518 Virginia $200,732 Pennsylvania $198,440 Nevada $197,284 North Dakota $196,905 Michigan $196,307 Wisconsin $196,088 Vermont $195,649

Texas $194,433 Maine $194,354 Arizona $194,234 Ohio $194,094 Georgia $192,261 Indiana $191,344 Wyoming $191,164 Utah $190,885

Iowa $190,766 Kansas $189,809 Louisiana $189,530 North Carolina $189,430 Missouri $189,390 Florida $188,613 Montana $188,194 Nebraska $187,795

Kentucky $187,576 South Carolina $186,779 Tennessee $186,280 Idaho $186,081 New Mexico $184,626 Oklahoma $184,307 Alabama $183,131 South Dakota $181,157

Arkansas $180,081 West Virginia $179,503 Mississippi $177,769

Top Paying Cities for Total Quality 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: $200,960
Little Creek: $202,431
Magnolia: $202,140

Lincoln, DE $200,960 Little Creek, DE $202,431 Magnolia, DE $202,140 Milford, DE $201,470 Marydel, DE $201,801 Millsboro, DE $200,116 Millville, DE $200,425 Milton, DE $200,772

Nassau, DE $200,918 Ocean View, DE $200,391 Rehoboth Beach, DE $200,776 Seaford, DE $200,890 Selbyville, DE $200,059 Smyrna, DE $202,570 Viola, DE $201,637 Woodside, DE $202,180

Bear, DE $201,713 Newark, DE $201,637 Claymont, DE $202,050 Delaware City, DE $201,839 Hockessin, DE $201,619 Kirkwood, DE $201,801 Middletown, DE $201,879 Montchanin, DE $201,665

New Castle, DE $201,695 Odessa, DE $201,978 Port Penn, DE $202,114 Rockland, DE $201,685 Saint Georges, DE $201,815 Townsend, DE $202,126 Winterthur, DE $201,709 Lewes, DE $200,850

Wilmington, DE $201,629 Dover, DE $202,431 Dover Afb, DE $201,364 Bethany Beach, DE $200,180 Bethel, DE $200,388 Bridgeville, DE $200,860 Camden Wyoming, DE $201,861 Cheswold, DE $202,365

Clayton, DE $202,371 Dagsboro, DE $200,041 Delmar, DE $199,720 Ellendale, DE $200,326 Felton, DE $201,454 Fenwick Island, DE $200,085 Frankford, DE $199,736 Frederica, DE $201,653

Georgetown, DE $199,965 Greenwood, DE $200,892 Harbeson, DE $200,178 Harrington, DE $201,199 Hartly, DE $201,825 Houston, DE $200,912 Kenton, DE $202,381 Laurel, DE $199,845

Yorklyn, DE $201,679

Total Quality Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Total Quality Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $225,788. While startup companies pay approximate $190,950.

Total Quality Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$190,950
Growth Stage	51~500	$201,959
Established	501~5000	$218,042
Enterprise	5000+	$225,788

Total Quality Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Total Quality Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Total Quality Director positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Total Quality Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Total Quality Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$252,336	$121.0	25%
Financial Services	$242,242	$116.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$232,149	$112.0	15%
Software & Networking	$232,149	$112.0	15%
Biotechnology	$222,055	$107.0	10%

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

Understanding how a Total Quality 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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$186,671

Average $201,869/year

$215,339

$15,556

Average $16,822/month

$17,945

$3,590

Average $3,882/week

$4,141

$90

Average $97/hour

$104

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$215,339	$17,945	$4,141	$104
Average	$201,869	$16,822	$3,882	$97
25th Percentile	$186,671	$15,556	$3,590	$90

Total Quality Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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SVP of Total Quality

For a Total Quality Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Total Quality role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $258,315 - a projected growth of 28% over your current level.

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