Procurement Quality Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Procurement Quality Engineer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Procurement Quality Engineer in the United States is $193,998 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $93.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $222,985
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $177,844 to $209,171
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $163,137
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Procurement Quality Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $209,171 $17,431 $4,023 $101
Average $193,998 $16,167 $3,731 $93
25th Percentile $177,844 $14,820 $3,420 $86
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Key Factors That Influence Procurement Quality Engineer Salaries

A Procurement 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 Procurement Quality Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Procurement 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): $182,774
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $184,253
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $186,226
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $189,184
  • Expert (over 8 years): $192,882
Levels Salary
Entry Level Procurement Quality Engineer$182,774
Intermediate Level Procurement Quality Engineer$184,253
Senior Level Procurement Quality Engineer$186,226
Specialist Level Procurement Quality Engineer$189,184
Expert Level Procurement Quality Engineer$192,882
$182,774 0 yr
$184,253 < 2 yrs
$186,226 2-4 yrs
$189,184 5-8 yrs
$192,882 > 8 yrs
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How Do Procurement 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 Procurement Quality Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $214,795.
  • California: $213,980.
  • Massachusetts: $211,128.

Top Paying Cities for Procurement 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:

  • San Jose: $244,690
  • San Francisco: $242,284
  • Oakland: $236,910

What Skills Can Increase a Procurement Quality Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 16.26% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.38% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Sustainability (Mentioned in 1.05% Job Postings): Sustainability is a societal goal that broadly aims for humans to safely co-exist on planet Earth over a long time. Specific definitions of sustainability are difficult to agree on and therefore vary in the literature and over time.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 16.26%
Microsoft Office 1.38%
Sustainability 1.05%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Procurement Quality Engineer's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
$203,698
5%
Agile
$203,698
5%
Collaboration
$201,758
4%
Risk Management
$201,758
4%
Sustainability
$199,818
3%
Procurement
$199,818
3%
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Procurement Quality Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Procurement 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

Salary Trends for Procurement Quality Engineer

Salaries for a Procurement Quality Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $197,159 in 2023 to around $195,901 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Procurement Quality Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Procurement Quality Engineer Over Time

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