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: a Quality Control Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $128,461, a Quality Control Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $138,589, a QA Supervisor (10+ years)earns $86,170, a Quality Control Supervisor II (10+ years)earns $102,167, a Quality Control Manager (10+ years)earns $123,993,

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 $92,689, California $92,338, Massachusetts $91,107. 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: $198,190; QA Manager: $128,390; Software QA Supervisor: $120,620; QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor: $112,700; QA Analyst: $98,809.

QA Supervisor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a QA Supervisor make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a QA Supervisor in Rhode Island is $86,796 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,055
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,762 to $95,306
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,628

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QA Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,306	$7,942	$1,833	$46
Average	$86,796	$7,233	$1,669	$42
25th Percentile	$76,762	$6,397	$1,476	$37

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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): $128,461
Early Career (1-2 years): $138,589
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,170
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,167
Expert (over 8 years): $123,993

Levels	Salary
Quality C... Level QA Supervisor	$128,461
Quality C... Level QA Supervisor	$138,589
QA Superv... Level QA Supervisor	$86,170
Quality C... Level QA Supervisor	$102,167
Quality C... Level QA Supervisor	$123,993

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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: $92,689.
California: $92,338.
Massachusetts: $91,107.

District of Columbia $92,689 California $92,338 Massachusetts $91,107 Washington $90,772 New Jersey $90,739 Alaska $90,622 Connecticut $89,466 New York $88,998

Hawaii $87,499 Rhode Island $86,796 Maryland $86,319 Minnesota $85,666 Colorado $85,415 Illinois $85,331 Oregon $85,013 Delaware $84,778

New Hampshire $84,631 Virginia $84,301 Pennsylvania $83,338 Nevada $82,853 North Dakota $82,694 Michigan $82,443 Wisconsin $82,351 Vermont $82,166

Texas $81,656 Maine $81,622 Arizona $81,572 Ohio $81,513 Georgia $80,743 Indiana $80,358 Wyoming $80,283 Utah $80,166

Iowa $80,115 Kansas $79,714 Louisiana $79,596 North Carolina $79,555 Missouri $79,538 Florida $79,211 Montana $79,036 Nebraska $78,868

Kentucky $78,776 South Carolina $78,441 Tennessee $78,232 Idaho $78,148 New Mexico $77,537 Oklahoma $77,403 Alabama $76,909 South Dakota $76,080

Arkansas $75,628 West Virginia $75,386 Mississippi $74,657

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:

Adamsville: $87,881
Albion: $87,138
Ashaway: $87,714

Adamsville, RI $87,881 Albion, RI $87,138 Ashaway, RI $87,714 Barrington, RI $86,909 Block Island, RI $87,393 Bradford, RI $87,662 Bristol, RI $87,244 Carolina, RI $87,517

Charlestown, RI $87,549 Chepachet, RI $87,374 Clayville, RI $87,131 Coventry, RI $87,135 West Greenwich, RI $87,375 East Greenwich, RI $87,076 Exeter, RI $87,351 Fiskeville, RI $86,907

Forestdale, RI $87,577 Foster, RI $87,328 Glendale, RI $87,584 Greene, RI $87,443 Greenville, RI $86,941 Harmony, RI $87,053 Harrisville, RI $87,546 Hope, RI $86,962

Hope Valley, RI $87,637 Hopkinton, RI $87,753 Jamestown, RI $87,460 Kenyon, RI $87,506 Little Compton, RI $87,867 Manville, RI $87,253 Mapleville, RI $87,391 Newport, RI $87,548

Middletown, RI $87,586 North Kingstown, RI $87,226 North Scituate, RI $87,054 Oakland, RI $87,486 Pascoag, RI $87,604 Pawtucket, RI $86,779 Central Falls, RI $86,818 Cumberland, RI $87,311

Lincoln, RI $86,905 Portsmouth, RI $87,538 Prudence Island, RI $87,358 Rockville, RI $87,739 Saunderstown, RI $87,407 Shannock, RI $87,511 Slatersville, RI $87,578 Slocum, RI $87,405

Tiverton, RI $87,805 Wakefield, RI $87,482 Kingston, RI $87,448 Narragansett, RI $87,506 Peace Dale, RI $87,471 Warren, RI $87,133 Warwick, RI $86,891 Westerly, RI $87,735

West Kingston, RI $87,476 West Warwick, RI $86,997 Wood River Junction, RI $87,600 Woonsocket, RI $87,582 North Smithfield, RI $87,383 Wyoming, RI $87,511 Providence, RI $86,754 Cranston, RI $86,766

North Providence, RI $86,776 East Providence, RI $86,760 Riverside, RI $86,788 Rumford, RI $86,775 Smithfield, RI $86,951 Johnston, RI $86,805

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.

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$76,762

Average $86,796/year

$95,306

$6,397

Average $7,233/month

$7,942

$1,476

Average $1,669/week

$1,833

$37

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,306	$7,942	$1,833	$46
Average	$86,796	$7,233	$1,669	$42
25th Percentile	$76,762	$6,397	$1,476	$37

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