What are the main factors that influence a Lead Quality Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change a Lead Quality Engineer's salary?

A Lead Quality Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $98,825 for beginners, reaching about $100,552 at mid-level, and approach $107,282 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Quality Engineer?

Lead Quality Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Quality Engineer roles are District of Columbia $112,542, California $112,116, Massachusetts $110,621. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Quality Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Quality Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer, Lead/Master - Production: $144,700; Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead: $140,200; Software Quality Assurance Engineer IV: $131,444; Lead Quality Manager: $131,296; Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead: $125,280.

Lead Quality Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Quality Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Quality Engineer in Delaware is $102,937 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,044
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,257 to $111,891
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,264

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Lead Quality Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$111,891	$9,324	$2,152	$54
Average	$102,937	$8,578	$1,980	$49
25th Percentile	$95,257	$7,938	$1,832	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Quality Engineer Salaries

A Lead Quality Engineer'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 Lead Quality Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Quality Engineer'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): $98,825
Early Career (1-2 years): $99,401
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,552
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $104,912
Expert (over 8 years): $107,282

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Quality Engineer	$98,825
Intermediate Level Lead Quality Engineer	$99,401
Senior Level Lead Quality Engineer	$100,552
Specialist Level Lead Quality Engineer	$104,912
Expert Level Lead Quality Engineer	$107,282

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How Do Lead Quality Engineer 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 Lead Quality Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $112,542.
California: $112,116.
Massachusetts: $110,621.

District of Columbia $112,542 California $112,116 Massachusetts $110,621 Washington $110,215 New Jersey $110,174 Alaska $110,032 Connecticut $108,629 New York $108,060

Hawaii $106,240 Rhode Island $105,387 Maryland $104,807 Minnesota $104,014 Colorado $103,709 Illinois $103,608 Oregon $103,222 Delaware $102,937

New Hampshire $102,758 Virginia $102,358 Pennsylvania $101,189 Nevada $100,599 North Dakota $100,406 Michigan $100,101 Wisconsin $99,989 Vermont $99,766

Texas $99,146 Maine $99,105 Arizona $99,044 Ohio $98,973 Georgia $98,038 Indiana $97,570 Wyoming $97,479 Utah $97,336

Iowa $97,275 Kansas $96,787 Louisiana $96,645 North Carolina $96,594 Missouri $96,574 Florida $96,177 Montana $95,964 Nebraska $95,761

Kentucky $95,649 South Carolina $95,242 Tennessee $94,988 Idaho $94,887 New Mexico $94,145 Oklahoma $93,982 Alabama $93,382 South Dakota $92,376

Arkansas $91,827 West Virginia $91,532 Mississippi $90,648

Top Paying Cities for Lead Quality Engineers

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: $106,535
Little Creek: $105,549
Magnolia: $105,986

Lincoln, DE $106,535 Little Creek, DE $105,549 Magnolia, DE $105,986 Milford, DE $106,535 Marydel, DE $105,153 Millsboro, DE $106,535 Millville, DE $107,247 Milton, DE $106,535

Nassau, DE $106,535 Ocean View, DE $107,247 Rehoboth Beach, DE $107,247 Seaford, DE $105,417 Selbyville, DE $107,247 Smyrna, DE $105,031 Viola, DE $105,986 Woodside, DE $105,681

Bear, DE $104,258 Newark, DE $104,299 Claymont, DE $104,380 Delaware City, DE $104,299 Hockessin, DE $104,380 Kirkwood, DE $104,299 Middletown, DE $104,817 Montchanin, DE $104,380

New Castle, DE $104,380 Odessa, DE $104,960 Port Penn, DE $104,014 Rockland, DE $104,380 Saint Georges, DE $104,299 Townsend, DE $104,807 Winterthur, DE $104,380 Lewes, DE $106,535

Wilmington, DE $104,380 Dover, DE $105,498 Dover Afb, DE $105,742 Bethany Beach, DE $107,247 Bethel, DE $105,417 Bridgeville, DE $106,535 Camden Wyoming, DE $105,610 Cheswold, DE $105,254

Clayton, DE $104,990 Dagsboro, DE $107,247 Delmar, DE $105,417 Ellendale, DE $106,535 Felton, DE $106,535 Fenwick Island, DE $107,247 Frankford, DE $107,247 Frederica, DE $106,535

Georgetown, DE $106,535 Greenwood, DE $106,535 Harbeson, DE $106,535 Harrington, DE $106,535 Hartly, DE $104,939 Houston, DE $106,535 Kenton, DE $104,990 Laurel, DE $105,417

Yorklyn, DE $104,380

Lead Quality Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Quality Engineer'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 January 01, 2026

$95,257

Average $102,937/year

$111,891

$7,938

Average $8,578/month

$9,324

$1,832

Average $1,980/week

$2,152

$46

Average $49/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$111,891	$9,324	$2,152	$54
Average	$102,937	$8,578	$1,980	$49
25th Percentile	$95,257	$7,938	$1,832	$46

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