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

A QA Supervisor's salary grows with experience: starting around $87,864 for beginners, reaching about $89,511 at mid-level, and approach $92,248 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a QA Supervisor?

QA Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $92,648, California $92,297, Massachusetts $91,067. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of QA Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for QA Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: QA Director: $204,577; QA Manager: $132,330; Software QA Supervisor: $120,630; QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor: $112,700; QA Specialist: $102,596.

QA Supervisor Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a QA Supervisor make in District of Columbia?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a QA Supervisor in District of Columbia is $92,648 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,962
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,933 to $101,711
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,178

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QA Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,711	$8,476	$1,956	$49
Average	$92,648	$7,721	$1,782	$45
25th Percentile	$81,933	$6,828	$1,576	$39

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Key Factors That Influence QA Supervisor Salaries

A QA Supervisor'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 Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a QA Supervisor'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): $87,864
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,358
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,511
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $90,829
Expert (over 8 years): $92,248

Levels	Salary
Entry Level QA Supervisor	$87,864
Intermediate Level QA Supervisor	$88,358
Senior Level QA Supervisor	$89,511
Specialist Level QA Supervisor	$90,829
Expert Level QA Supervisor	$92,248

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

District of Columbia: $92,648.
California: $92,297.
Massachusetts: $91,067.

District of Columbia $92,648 California $92,297 Massachusetts $91,067 Washington $90,732 New Jersey $90,698 Alaska $90,581 Connecticut $89,426 New York $88,958

Hawaii $87,460 Rhode Island $86,757 Maryland $86,280 Minnesota $85,627 Colorado $85,376 Illinois $85,293 Oregon $84,975 Delaware $84,741

New Hampshire $84,593 Virginia $84,264 Pennsylvania $83,301 Nevada $82,816 North Dakota $82,657 Michigan $82,406 Wisconsin $82,314 Vermont $82,130

Texas $81,619 Maine $81,586 Arizona $81,536 Ohio $81,477 Georgia $80,707 Indiana $80,322 Wyoming $80,247 Utah $80,130

Iowa $80,080 Kansas $79,678 Louisiana $79,561 North Carolina $79,519 Missouri $79,502 Florida $79,176 Montana $79,000 Nebraska $78,833

Kentucky $78,741 South Carolina $78,406 Tennessee $78,197 Idaho $78,113 New Mexico $77,502 Oklahoma $77,368 Alabama $76,875 South Dakota $76,046

Arkansas $75,595 West Virginia $75,352 Mississippi $74,624

Top Paying Cities for QA Supervisors

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:

Parcel Return Service: $92,648
Washington: $92,648
Naval Anacost Annex: $92,648

Parcel Return Service, DC $92,648 Washington, DC $92,648 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $92,648 Washington Navy Yard, DC $92,648

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

Understanding how a QA Supervisor'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

$81,933

Average $92,648/year

$101,711

$6,828

Average $7,721/month

$8,476

$1,576

Average $1,782/week

$1,956

$39

Average $45/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,711	$8,476	$1,956	$49
Average	$92,648	$7,721	$1,782	$45
25th Percentile	$81,933	$6,828	$1,576	$39

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