What are the main factors that influence a QA Analyst'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 Analyst's salary?

A QA Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $95,186 for beginners, reaching about $97,029 at mid-level, and approach $103,076 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a QA Analyst?

QA Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA Analyst roles are District of Columbia $109,381, California $108,966, Massachusetts $107,514. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of QA Analyst roles make?

Salaries for QA Analyst level roles vary by specialization: QA Analyst V: $152,300; Lead QA Analyst: $127,483; QA Analyst IV: $125,900; QA Analyst III: $100,900; Principal QA Analyst: $83,779.

QA Analyst Salary in Delaware

How much does a QA Analyst make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a QA Analyst in Delaware is $100,045 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,797
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,791 to $108,290
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,365

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QA Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,290	$9,024	$2,083	$52
Average	$100,045	$8,337	$1,924	$48
25th Percentile	$90,791	$7,566	$1,746	$44

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Key Factors That Influence QA Analyst Salaries

A QA Analyst'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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level QA Analyst	$95,186
Intermediate Level QA Analyst	$95,894
Senior Level QA Analyst	$97,029
Specialist Level QA Analyst	$100,045
Expert Level QA Analyst	$103,076

How Do QA Analyst 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 Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $109,381.
California: $108,966.
Massachusetts: $107,514.

District of Columbia $109,381 California $108,966 Massachusetts $107,514 Washington $107,118 New Jersey $107,079 Alaska $106,941 Connecticut $105,577 New York $105,024

Hawaii $103,256 Rhode Island $102,426 Maryland $101,863 Minnesota $101,092 Colorado $100,796 Illinois $100,697 Oregon $100,322 Delaware $100,045

New Hampshire $99,871 Virginia $99,482 Pennsylvania $98,346 Nevada $97,773 North Dakota $97,585 Michigan $97,289 Wisconsin $97,180 Vermont $96,963

Texas $96,360 Maine $96,321 Arizona $96,261 Ohio $96,192 Georgia $95,283 Indiana $94,829 Wyoming $94,740 Utah $94,602

Iowa $94,542 Kansas $94,068 Louisiana $93,930 North Carolina $93,881 Missouri $93,861 Florida $93,475 Montana $93,268 Nebraska $93,070

Kentucky $92,962 South Carolina $92,567 Tennessee $92,320 Idaho $92,221 New Mexico $91,500 Oklahoma $91,342 Alabama $90,759 South Dakota $89,781

Arkansas $89,247 West Virginia $88,961 Mississippi $88,101

Top Paying Cities for QA Analysts

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: $103,542
Little Creek: $102,584
Magnolia: $103,009

Lincoln, DE $103,542 Little Creek, DE $102,584 Magnolia, DE $103,009 Milford, DE $103,542 Marydel, DE $102,199 Millsboro, DE $103,542 Millville, DE $104,234 Milton, DE $103,542

Nassau, DE $103,542 Ocean View, DE $104,234 Rehoboth Beach, DE $104,234 Seaford, DE $102,456 Selbyville, DE $104,234 Smyrna, DE $102,080 Viola, DE $103,009 Woodside, DE $102,712

Bear, DE $101,329 Newark, DE $101,369 Claymont, DE $101,448 Delaware City, DE $101,369 Hockessin, DE $101,448 Kirkwood, DE $101,369 Middletown, DE $101,873 Montchanin, DE $101,448

New Castle, DE $101,448 Odessa, DE $102,011 Port Penn, DE $101,092 Rockland, DE $101,448 Saint Georges, DE $101,369 Townsend, DE $101,863 Winterthur, DE $101,448 Lewes, DE $103,542

Wilmington, DE $101,448 Dover, DE $102,535 Dover Afb, DE $102,772 Bethany Beach, DE $104,234 Bethel, DE $102,456 Bridgeville, DE $103,542 Camden Wyoming, DE $102,643 Cheswold, DE $102,297

Clayton, DE $102,041 Dagsboro, DE $104,234 Delmar, DE $102,456 Ellendale, DE $103,542 Felton, DE $103,542 Fenwick Island, DE $104,234 Frankford, DE $104,234 Frederica, DE $103,542

Georgetown, DE $103,542 Greenwood, DE $103,542 Harbeson, DE $103,542 Harrington, DE $103,542 Hartly, DE $101,991 Houston, DE $103,542 Kenton, DE $102,041 Laurel, DE $102,456

Yorklyn, DE $101,448

QA Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a QA Analyst'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

$90,791

Average $100,045/year

$108,290

$7,566

Average $8,337/month

$9,024

$1,746

Average $1,924/week

$2,083

$44

Average $48/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,290	$9,024	$2,083	$52
Average	$100,045	$8,337	$1,924	$48
25th Percentile	$90,791	$7,566	$1,746	$44

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