What are the main factors that influence a Qa Developer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Qa Developer's salary?

A Qa Developer's salary grows with experience: a Qa Developer (0-2 years)earns $74,529, a Quality Assurance Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $87,714, a Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $99,210, a Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $123,357, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $148,023,

What are the highest paying states for a Qa Developer?

Qa Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Qa Developer roles are District of Columbia $79,892, California $79,589, Massachusetts $78,528. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Qa Developer roles make?

Salaries for Qa Developer level roles vary by specialization: QA Director: $198,190; QA Manager: $128,390; QA Specialist: $102,609; QA Architect: $101,859; QA Technician: $101,188.

Qa Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Qa Developer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Qa Developer in Delaware is $73,073 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Qa Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,462
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,085 to $78,511
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,723

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Qa Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,511	$6,543	$1,510	$38
Average	$73,073	$6,089	$1,405	$35
25th Percentile	$66,085	$5,507	$1,271	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Qa Developer Salaries

A Qa Developer'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 Qa Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Qa Developer'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $74,529
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,714
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,210
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,357
Expert (over 8 years): $148,023

Levels	Salary
Qa Develo... Level Qa Developer	$74,529
Quality A... Level Qa Developer	$87,714
Quality A... Level Qa Developer	$99,210
Quality A... Level Qa Developer	$123,357
Quality A... Level Qa Developer	$148,023

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How Do Qa Developer 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 Qa Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,892.
California: $79,589.
Massachusetts: $78,528.

District of Columbia $79,892 California $79,589 Massachusetts $78,528 Washington $78,240 New Jersey $78,211 Alaska $78,110 Connecticut $77,114 New York $76,710

Hawaii $75,418 Rhode Island $74,812 Maryland $74,401 Minnesota $73,838 Colorado $73,622 Illinois $73,550 Oregon $73,275 Delaware $73,073

New Hampshire $72,946 Virginia $72,662 Pennsylvania $71,832 Nevada $71,414 North Dakota $71,277 Michigan $71,060 Wisconsin $70,981 Vermont $70,822

Texas $70,382 Maine $70,353 Arizona $70,310 Ohio $70,259 Georgia $69,595 Indiana $69,263 Wyoming $69,198 Utah $69,097

Iowa $69,054 Kansas $68,708 Louisiana $68,607 North Carolina $68,571 Missouri $68,556 Florida $68,275 Montana $68,123 Nebraska $67,979

Kentucky $67,900 South Carolina $67,611 Tennessee $67,431 Idaho $67,358 New Mexico $66,832 Oklahoma $66,716 Alabama $66,291 South Dakota $65,576

Arkansas $65,187 West Virginia $64,977 Mississippi $64,350

Top Paying Cities for Qa Developers

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: $75,628
Little Creek: $74,928
Magnolia: $75,238

Lincoln, DE $75,628 Little Creek, DE $74,928 Magnolia, DE $75,238 Milford, DE $75,628 Marydel, DE $74,646 Millsboro, DE $75,628 Millville, DE $76,133 Milton, DE $75,628

Nassau, DE $75,628 Ocean View, DE $76,133 Rehoboth Beach, DE $76,133 Seaford, DE $74,834 Selbyville, DE $76,133 Smyrna, DE $74,560 Viola, DE $75,238 Woodside, DE $75,022

Bear, DE $74,011 Newark, DE $74,040 Claymont, DE $74,098 Delaware City, DE $74,040 Hockessin, DE $74,098 Kirkwood, DE $74,040 Middletown, DE $74,408 Montchanin, DE $74,098

New Castle, DE $74,098 Odessa, DE $74,509 Port Penn, DE $73,838 Rockland, DE $74,098 Saint Georges, DE $74,040 Townsend, DE $74,401 Winterthur, DE $74,098 Lewes, DE $75,628

Wilmington, DE $74,098 Dover, DE $74,892 Dover Afb, DE $75,065 Bethany Beach, DE $76,133 Bethel, DE $74,834 Bridgeville, DE $75,628 Camden Wyoming, DE $74,971 Cheswold, DE $74,718

Clayton, DE $74,531 Dagsboro, DE $76,133 Delmar, DE $74,834 Ellendale, DE $75,628 Felton, DE $75,628 Fenwick Island, DE $76,133 Frankford, DE $76,133 Frederica, DE $75,628

Georgetown, DE $75,628 Greenwood, DE $75,628 Harbeson, DE $75,628 Harrington, DE $75,628 Hartly, DE $74,495 Houston, DE $75,628 Kenton, DE $74,531 Laurel, DE $74,834

Yorklyn, DE $74,098

Qa Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Qa Developer'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 April 01, 2026

$66,085

Average $73,073/year

$78,511

$5,507

Average $6,089/month

$6,543

$1,271

Average $1,405/week

$1,510

$32

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,511	$6,543	$1,510	$38
Average	$73,073	$6,089	$1,405	$35
25th Percentile	$66,085	$5,507	$1,271	$32

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