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: a Quality Assurance Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $67,602, a Quality Assurance Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $82,173, a QA Analyst (4-7 years)earns $99,461, a Quality Assurance Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $124,096, a Quality Assurance Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $150,159,

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 $109,402, California $108,987, Massachusetts $107,534. 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: $152,400; Lead QA Analyst: $127,545; QA Analyst IV: $125,900; QA Analyst III: $100,900; Principal QA Analyst: $83,847.

QA Analyst Salary in Delaware

How much does a QA Analyst make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a QA Analyst in Delaware is $100,064 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): $115,725
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,833 to $108,262
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,429

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QA Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,262	$9,022	$2,082	$52
Average	$100,064	$8,339	$1,924	$48
25th Percentile	$90,833	$7,569	$1,747	$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.

How Experience Level Affects QA Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a QA Analyst'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): $67,602
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,173
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,461
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,096
Expert (over 8 years): $150,159

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level QA Analyst	$67,602
Quality A... Level QA Analyst	$82,173
QA Analys... Level QA Analyst	$99,461
Quality A... Level QA Analyst	$124,096
Quality A... Level QA Analyst	$150,159

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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: $109,402.
California: $108,987.
Massachusetts: $107,534.

District of Columbia $109,402 California $108,987 Massachusetts $107,534 Washington $107,139 New Jersey $107,099 Alaska $106,961 Connecticut $105,597 New York $105,044

Hawaii $103,275 Rhode Island $102,445 Maryland $101,882 Minnesota $101,112 Colorado $100,815 Illinois $100,716 Oregon $100,341 Delaware $100,064

New Hampshire $99,890 Virginia $99,501 Pennsylvania $98,365 Nevada $97,792 North Dakota $97,604 Michigan $97,307 Wisconsin $97,199 Vermont $96,981

Texas $96,379 Maine $96,339 Arizona $96,280 Ohio $96,211 Georgia $95,302 Indiana $94,847 Wyoming $94,758 Utah $94,620

Iowa $94,561 Kansas $94,086 Louisiana $93,948 North Carolina $93,898 Missouri $93,879 Florida $93,493 Montana $93,286 Nebraska $93,088

Kentucky $92,980 South Carolina $92,584 Tennessee $92,337 Idaho $92,238 New Mexico $91,517 Oklahoma $91,359 Alabama $90,776 South Dakota $89,798

Arkansas $89,264 West Virginia $88,978 Mississippi $88,118

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: $99,614
Little Creek: $100,343
Magnolia: $100,199

Lincoln, DE $99,614 Little Creek, DE $100,343 Magnolia, DE $100,199 Milford, DE $99,867 Marydel, DE $100,031 Millsboro, DE $99,196 Millville, DE $99,349 Milton, DE $99,521

Nassau, DE $99,593 Ocean View, DE $99,332 Rehoboth Beach, DE $99,523 Seaford, DE $99,579 Selbyville, DE $99,167 Smyrna, DE $100,412 Viola, DE $99,950 Woodside, DE $100,218

Bear, DE $99,987 Newark, DE $99,950 Claymont, DE $100,154 Delaware City, DE $100,049 Hockessin, DE $99,941 Kirkwood, DE $100,031 Middletown, DE $100,069 Montchanin, DE $99,963

New Castle, DE $99,978 Odessa, DE $100,119 Port Penn, DE $100,186 Rockland, DE $99,973 Saint Georges, DE $100,037 Townsend, DE $100,192 Winterthur, DE $99,985 Lewes, DE $99,559

Wilmington, DE $99,946 Dover, DE $100,343 Dover Afb, DE $99,814 Bethany Beach, DE $99,227 Bethel, DE $99,330 Bridgeville, DE $99,564 Camden Wyoming, DE $100,060 Cheswold, DE $100,310

Clayton, DE $100,313 Dagsboro, DE $99,158 Delmar, DE $98,999 Ellendale, DE $99,299 Felton, DE $99,859 Fenwick Island, DE $99,180 Frankford, DE $99,007 Frederica, DE $99,957

Georgetown, DE $99,121 Greenwood, DE $99,580 Harbeson, DE $99,226 Harrington, DE $99,732 Hartly, DE $100,042 Houston, DE $99,590 Kenton, DE $100,318 Laurel, DE $99,061

Yorklyn, DE $99,970

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.

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$90,833

Average $100,064/year

$108,262

$7,569

Average $8,339/month

$9,022

$1,747

Average $1,924/week

$2,082

$44

Average $48/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,262	$9,022	$2,082	$52
Average	$100,064	$8,339	$1,924	$48
25th Percentile	$90,833	$7,569	$1,747	$44

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