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

A QA Associate 's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $69,720, a QA Associate II (2-4 years)earns $84,748, a Quality Assurance Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $102,578, a Quality Assurance Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $127,984, a Quality Assurance Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $154,864,

What are the highest paying states for a QA Associate II?

QA Associate II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA Associate II roles are District of Columbia $93,390, California $93,035, Massachusetts $91,795. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of QA Associate roles make?

Salaries for QA Associate level roles vary by specialization: Associate Director of QA: $138,961; QA Associate III: $102,707; QA Analyst III: $100,900; Qa Engineer II: $99,116; Software QA Engineer II: $93,900.

QA Associate II Salary in Delaware

How much does a QA Associate II make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a QA Associate II in Delaware is $85,419 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,849
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,931 to $94,542
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,204

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QA Associate II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,542	$7,879	$1,818	$45
Average	$85,419	$7,118	$1,643	$41
25th Percentile	$76,931	$6,411	$1,479	$37

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Key Factors That Influence QA Associate II Salaries

A QA Associate II'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 Associate II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a QA Associate II'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): $69,720
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,748
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,578
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $127,984
Expert (over 8 years): $154,864

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level QA Associate II	$69,720
QA Associ... Level QA Associate II	$84,748
Quality A... Level QA Associate II	$102,578
Quality A... Level QA Associate II	$127,984
Quality A... Level QA Associate II	$154,864

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How Do QA Associate II 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 Associate IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,390.
California: $93,035.
Massachusetts: $91,795.

District of Columbia $93,390 California $93,035 Massachusetts $91,795 Washington $91,458 New Jersey $91,424 Alaska $91,306 Connecticut $90,142 New York $89,670

Hawaii $88,160 Rhode Island $87,451 Maryland $86,971 Minnesota $86,313 Colorado $86,060 Illinois $85,975 Oregon $85,655 Delaware $85,419

New Hampshire $85,270 Virginia $84,938 Pennsylvania $83,968 Nevada $83,479 North Dakota $83,318 Michigan $83,065 Wisconsin $82,973 Vermont $82,787

Texas $82,273 Maine $82,239 Arizona $82,188 Ohio $82,129 Georgia $81,353 Indiana $80,965 Wyoming $80,889 Utah $80,771

Iowa $80,721 Kansas $80,316 Louisiana $80,198 North Carolina $80,155 Missouri $80,139 Florida $79,810 Montana $79,632 Nebraska $79,464

Kentucky $79,371 South Carolina $79,034 Tennessee $78,823 Idaho $78,738 New Mexico $78,123 Oklahoma $77,988 Alabama $77,490 South Dakota $76,655

Arkansas $76,200 West Virginia $75,955 Mississippi $75,221

Top Paying Cities for QA Associate IIs

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: $85,034
Little Creek: $85,657
Magnolia: $85,533

Lincoln, DE $85,034 Little Creek, DE $85,657 Magnolia, DE $85,533 Milford, DE $85,250 Marydel, DE $85,390 Millsboro, DE $84,677 Millville, DE $84,808 Milton, DE $84,955

Nassau, DE $85,016 Ocean View, DE $84,794 Rehoboth Beach, DE $84,956 Seaford, DE $85,005 Selbyville, DE $84,653 Smyrna, DE $85,716 Viola, DE $85,321 Woodside, DE $85,550

Bear, DE $85,353 Newark, DE $85,321 Claymont, DE $85,495 Delaware City, DE $85,406 Hockessin, DE $85,313 Kirkwood, DE $85,390 Middletown, DE $85,423 Montchanin, DE $85,333

New Castle, DE $85,345 Odessa, DE $85,465 Port Penn, DE $85,522 Rockland, DE $85,341 Saint Georges, DE $85,396 Townsend, DE $85,528 Winterthur, DE $85,351 Lewes, DE $84,988

Wilmington, DE $85,317 Dover, DE $85,657 Dover Afb, DE $85,205 Bethany Beach, DE $84,704 Bethel, DE $84,792 Bridgeville, DE $84,992 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,415 Cheswold, DE $85,629

Clayton, DE $85,631 Dagsboro, DE $84,645 Delmar, DE $84,509 Ellendale, DE $84,766 Felton, DE $85,243 Fenwick Island, DE $84,664 Frankford, DE $84,516 Frederica, DE $85,328

Georgetown, DE $84,613 Greenwood, DE $85,005 Harbeson, DE $84,703 Harrington, DE $85,135 Hartly, DE $85,400 Houston, DE $85,014 Kenton, DE $85,635 Laurel, DE $84,563

Yorklyn, DE $85,339

QA Associate II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a QA Associate II'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 May 01, 2026

$76,931

Average $85,419/year

$94,542

$6,411

Average $7,118/month

$7,879

$1,479

Average $1,643/week

$1,818

$37

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,542	$7,879	$1,818	$45
Average	$85,419	$7,118	$1,643	$41
25th Percentile	$76,931	$6,411	$1,479	$37

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