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

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for QA Specialist IV?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for QA Specialist IV roles, with salaries approximately 55% above the market median.

How does experience change A QA Specialist 's salary?

A QA Specialist 's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $84,743, a Quality Assurance Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $102,569, a QA Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $127,968, a Quality Assurance Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $154,871, a Quality Assurance Manager (10+ years)earns $130,502,

What are the highest paying states for a QA Specialist IV?

QA Specialist IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA Specialist IV roles are District of Columbia $140,386, California $139,854, Massachusetts $137,990. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of QA Specialist roles make?

Salaries for QA Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Software QA Engineer IV: $131,500; QA Engineer IV: $128,832; Qa Operations Specialist: $128,710; QA Analyst IV: $125,900; QA/Validation Engineer IV: $125,400.

QA Specialist IV Salary in Delaware

How much does a QA Specialist IV make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a QA Specialist IV in Delaware is $128,404 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,746
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,922 to $134,341
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,290

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QA Specialist IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,341	$11,195	$2,583	$65
Average	$128,404	$10,700	$2,469	$62
25th Percentile	$118,922	$9,910	$2,287	$57

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Key Factors That Influence QA Specialist IV Salaries

A QA Specialist IV'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 Specialist IV Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a QA Specialist IV'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): $84,743
Early Career (1-2 years): $102,569
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,968
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $154,871
Expert (over 8 years): $130,502

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level QA Specialist IV	$84,743
Quality A... Level QA Specialist IV	$102,569
QA Specia... Level QA Specialist IV	$127,968
Quality A... Level QA Specialist IV	$154,871
Quality A... Level QA Specialist IV	$130,502

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How Do QA Specialist IV 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 Specialist IVs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $140,386.
California: $139,854.
Massachusetts: $137,990.

District of Columbia $140,386 California $139,854 Massachusetts $137,990 Washington $137,483 New Jersey $137,432 Alaska $137,255 Connecticut $135,505 New York $134,795

Hawaii $132,525 Rhode Island $131,460 Maryland $130,737 Minnesota $129,748 Colorado $129,368 Illinois $129,241 Oregon $128,759 Delaware $128,404

New Hampshire $128,181 Virginia $127,682 Pennsylvania $126,223 Nevada $125,488 North Dakota $125,247 Michigan $124,867 Wisconsin $124,727 Vermont $124,448

Texas $123,675 Maine $123,624 Arizona $123,548 Ohio $123,459 Georgia $122,293 Indiana $121,710 Wyoming $121,595 Utah $121,418

Iowa $121,342 Kansas $120,733 Louisiana $120,556 North Carolina $120,492 Missouri $120,467 Florida $119,972 Montana $119,706 Nebraska $119,453

Kentucky $119,313 South Carolina $118,806 Tennessee $118,489 Idaho $118,362 New Mexico $117,437 Oklahoma $117,234 Alabama $116,486 South Dakota $115,230

Arkansas $114,546 West Virginia $114,178 Mississippi $113,075

Top Paying Cities for QA Specialist IVs

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: $127,826
Little Creek: $128,762
Magnolia: $128,577

Lincoln, DE $127,826 Little Creek, DE $128,762 Magnolia, DE $128,577 Milford, DE $128,151 Marydel, DE $128,361 Millsboro, DE $127,290 Millville, DE $127,486 Milton, DE $127,707

Nassau, DE $127,799 Ocean View, DE $127,465 Rehoboth Beach, DE $127,709 Seaford, DE $127,782 Selbyville, DE $127,253 Smyrna, DE $128,851 Viola, DE $128,257 Woodside, DE $128,602

Bear, DE $128,305 Newark, DE $128,257 Claymont, DE $128,520 Delaware City, DE $128,385 Hockessin, DE $128,246 Kirkwood, DE $128,361 Middletown, DE $128,411 Montchanin, DE $128,275

New Castle, DE $128,294 Odessa, DE $128,474 Port Penn, DE $128,560 Rockland, DE $128,288 Saint Georges, DE $128,370 Townsend, DE $128,568 Winterthur, DE $128,303 Lewes, DE $127,756

Wilmington, DE $128,252 Dover, DE $128,762 Dover Afb, DE $128,083 Bethany Beach, DE $127,330 Bethel, DE $127,462 Bridgeville, DE $127,763 Camden Wyoming, DE $128,399 Cheswold, DE $128,720

Clayton, DE $128,724 Dagsboro, DE $127,242 Delmar, DE $127,037 Ellendale, DE $127,423 Felton, DE $128,141 Fenwick Island, DE $127,269 Frankford, DE $127,048 Frederica, DE $128,267

Georgetown, DE $127,193 Greenwood, DE $127,783 Harbeson, DE $127,329 Harrington, DE $127,978 Hartly, DE $128,376 Houston, DE $127,796 Kenton, DE $128,730 Laurel, DE $127,117

Yorklyn, DE $128,284

QA Specialist IV Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For QA Specialist IV roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 153% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 55% above the average. In contrast, QA Specialist positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view QA Specialist IV as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a QA Specialist IV

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$199,027	$96.0	55%
Pharmaceuticals	$186,186	$90.0	45%
Financial Services	$179,766	$86.0	40%
Biotechnology	$166,926	$80.0	30%
Internet	$151,517	$73.0	18%

QA Specialist IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a QA Specialist IV'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 July 01, 2026

$118,922

Average $128,404/year

$134,341

$9,910

Average $10,700/month

$11,195

$2,287

Average $2,469/week

$2,583

$57

Average $62/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,341	$11,195	$2,583	$65
Average	$128,404	$10,700	$2,469	$62
25th Percentile	$118,922	$9,910	$2,287	$57

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