What are the main factors that influence a QA Associate III'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 $70,268, a Quality Assurance Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $85,415, a QA Associate III (4-7 years)earns $103,385, a Quality Assurance Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $128,991, a Quality Assurance Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $156,083,

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

QA Associate III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA Associate III roles are District of Columbia $113,717, California $113,286, Massachusetts $111,776. 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; Software QA Engineer III: $113,900; QA Engineer III: $102,566; QA Analyst III: $100,900; QA/Validation Engineer III: $100,800.

QA Associate III Salary in Delaware

How much does a QA Associate III make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a QA Associate III in Delaware is $104,011 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,292
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,416 to $112,533
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,681

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QA Associate III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,533	$9,378	$2,164	$54
Average	$104,011	$8,668	$2,000	$50
25th Percentile	$94,416	$7,868	$1,816	$45

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Key Factors That Influence QA Associate III Salaries

A QA Associate III'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 III Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a QA Associate III'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): $70,268
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,415
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,385
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,991
Expert (over 8 years): $156,083

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level QA Associate III	$70,268
Quality A... Level QA Associate III	$85,415
QA Associ... Level QA Associate III	$103,385
Quality A... Level QA Associate III	$128,991
Quality A... Level QA Associate III	$156,083

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

District of Columbia: $113,717.
California: $113,286.
Massachusetts: $111,776.

District of Columbia $113,717 California $113,286 Massachusetts $111,776 Washington $111,365 New Jersey $111,324 Alaska $111,180 Connecticut $109,763 New York $109,188

Hawaii $107,349 Rhode Island $106,487 Maryland $105,901 Minnesota $105,100 Colorado $104,792 Illinois $104,689 Oregon $104,299 Delaware $104,011

New Hampshire $103,831 Virginia $103,426 Pennsylvania $102,245 Nevada $101,649 North Dakota $101,454 Michigan $101,146 Wisconsin $101,033 Vermont $100,807

Texas $100,180 Maine $100,139 Arizona $100,078 Ohio $100,006 Georgia $99,061 Indiana $98,588 Wyoming $98,496 Utah $98,352

Iowa $98,291 Kansas $97,798 Louisiana $97,654 North Carolina $97,602 Missouri $97,582 Florida $97,181 Montana $96,966 Nebraska $96,760

Kentucky $96,647 South Carolina $96,236 Tennessee $95,980 Idaho $95,877 New Mexico $95,127 Oklahoma $94,963 Alabama $94,357 South Dakota $93,340

Arkansas $92,786 West Virginia $92,488 Mississippi $91,594

Top Paying Cities for QA Associate IIIs

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: $103,543
Little Creek: $104,301
Magnolia: $104,151

Lincoln, DE $103,543 Little Creek, DE $104,301 Magnolia, DE $104,151 Milford, DE $103,806 Marydel, DE $103,976 Millsboro, DE $103,109 Millville, DE $103,268 Milton, DE $103,446

Nassau, DE $103,521 Ocean View, DE $103,250 Rehoboth Beach, DE $103,449 Seaford, DE $103,507 Selbyville, DE $103,079 Smyrna, DE $104,373 Viola, DE $103,892 Woodside, DE $104,172

Bear, DE $103,931 Newark, DE $103,892 Claymont, DE $104,105 Delaware City, DE $103,996 Hockessin, DE $103,883 Kirkwood, DE $103,976 Middletown, DE $104,017 Montchanin, DE $103,907

New Castle, DE $103,922 Odessa, DE $104,068 Port Penn, DE $104,138 Rockland, DE $103,917 Saint Georges, DE $103,984 Townsend, DE $104,144 Winterthur, DE $103,929 Lewes, DE $103,487

Wilmington, DE $103,888 Dover, DE $104,301 Dover Afb, DE $103,752 Bethany Beach, DE $103,141 Bethel, DE $103,248 Bridgeville, DE $103,492 Camden Wyoming, DE $104,007 Cheswold, DE $104,267

Clayton, DE $104,270 Dagsboro, DE $103,070 Delmar, DE $102,904 Ellendale, DE $103,216 Felton, DE $103,798 Fenwick Island, DE $103,092 Frankford, DE $102,912 Frederica, DE $103,900

Georgetown, DE $103,031 Greenwood, DE $103,508 Harbeson, DE $103,140 Harrington, DE $103,666 Hartly, DE $103,989 Houston, DE $103,518 Kenton, DE $104,275 Laurel, DE $102,969

Yorklyn, DE $103,914

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

Understanding how a QA Associate III'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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$94,416

Average $104,011/year

$112,533

$7,868

Average $8,668/month

$9,378

$1,816

Average $2,000/week

$2,164

$45

Average $50/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,533	$9,378	$2,164	$54
Average	$104,011	$8,668	$2,000	$50
25th Percentile	$94,416	$7,868	$1,816	$45

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