What are the main factors that influence a Software Quality Analyst's salary?

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

How does experience change a Software Quality Analyst's salary?

A Software Quality Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $72,961 for beginners, reaching about $74,666 at mid-level, and approach $75,054 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Software Quality Analyst?

Software Quality Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Quality Analyst roles are District of Columbia $80,616, California $80,310, Massachusetts $79,240. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Quality Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Software Quality Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Software Quality Manager: $138,526; IT Services, Systems and Software Quality Analyst III: $109,600; IT Quality Assurance Analyst III: $109,548; IT Services, Systems and Software Quality Analyst II: $85,100; IT Quality Assurance Analyst II: $85,076.

Software Quality Analyst Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software Quality Analyst make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Quality Analyst in Delaware is $73,735 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Software Quality Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,810
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,638 to $79,009
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,997

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Software Quality Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,009	$6,584	$1,519	$38
Average	$73,735	$6,145	$1,418	$35
25th Percentile	$68,638	$5,720	$1,320	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Software Quality Analyst Salaries

A Software Quality Analyst'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 Software Quality Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Quality Analyst'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): $72,961
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,503
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,666
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,898
Expert (over 8 years): $75,054

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Software Quality Analyst	$72,961
Intermediate Level Software Quality Analyst	$73,503
Senior Level Software Quality Analyst	$74,666
Specialist Level Software Quality Analyst	$74,898
Expert Level Software Quality Analyst	$75,054

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How Do Software Quality Analyst 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 Software Quality Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,616.
California: $80,310.
Massachusetts: $79,240.

District of Columbia $80,616 California $80,310 Massachusetts $79,240 Washington $78,948 New Jersey $78,919 Alaska $78,817 Connecticut $77,813 New York $77,405

Hawaii $76,102 Rhode Island $75,490 Maryland $75,075 Minnesota $74,507 Colorado $74,289 Illinois $74,216 Oregon $73,939 Delaware $73,735

New Hampshire $73,607 Virginia $73,320 Pennsylvania $72,483 Nevada $72,061 North Dakota $71,922 Michigan $71,704 Wisconsin $71,624 Vermont $71,464

Texas $71,019 Maine $70,990 Arizona $70,947 Ohio $70,896 Georgia $70,226 Indiana $69,891 Wyoming $69,825 Utah $69,723

Iowa $69,680 Kansas $69,330 Louisiana $69,228 North Carolina $69,192 Missouri $69,177 Florida $68,893 Montana $68,740 Nebraska $68,595

Kentucky $68,515 South Carolina $68,223 Tennessee $68,041 Idaho $67,969 New Mexico $67,437 Oklahoma $67,321 Alabama $66,891 South Dakota $66,170

Arkansas $65,777 West Virginia $65,566 Mississippi $64,932

Top Paying Cities for Software Quality Analysts

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: $76,313
Little Creek: $75,606
Magnolia: $75,920

Lincoln, DE $76,313 Little Creek, DE $75,606 Magnolia, DE $75,920 Milford, DE $76,313 Marydel, DE $75,322 Millsboro, DE $76,313 Millville, DE $76,822 Milton, DE $76,313

Nassau, DE $76,313 Ocean View, DE $76,822 Rehoboth Beach, DE $76,822 Seaford, DE $75,512 Selbyville, DE $76,822 Smyrna, DE $75,235 Viola, DE $75,920 Woodside, DE $75,701

Bear, DE $74,682 Newark, DE $74,711 Claymont, DE $74,769 Delaware City, DE $74,711 Hockessin, DE $74,769 Kirkwood, DE $74,711 Middletown, DE $75,082 Montchanin, DE $74,769

New Castle, DE $74,769 Odessa, DE $75,184 Port Penn, DE $74,507 Rockland, DE $74,769 Saint Georges, DE $74,711 Townsend, DE $75,075 Winterthur, DE $74,769 Lewes, DE $76,313

Wilmington, DE $74,769 Dover, DE $75,570 Dover Afb, DE $75,745 Bethany Beach, DE $76,822 Bethel, DE $75,512 Bridgeville, DE $76,313 Camden Wyoming, DE $75,650 Cheswold, DE $75,395

Clayton, DE $75,206 Dagsboro, DE $76,822 Delmar, DE $75,512 Ellendale, DE $76,313 Felton, DE $76,313 Fenwick Island, DE $76,822 Frankford, DE $76,822 Frederica, DE $76,313

Georgetown, DE $76,313 Greenwood, DE $76,313 Harbeson, DE $76,313 Harrington, DE $76,313 Hartly, DE $75,170 Houston, DE $76,313 Kenton, DE $75,206 Laurel, DE $75,512

Yorklyn, DE $74,769

Software Quality Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Quality Analyst'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

$68,638

Average $73,735/year

$79,009

$5,720

Average $6,145/month

$6,584

$1,320

Average $1,418/week

$1,519

$33

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,009	$6,584	$1,519	$38
Average	$73,735	$6,145	$1,418	$35
25th Percentile	$68,638	$5,720	$1,320	$33

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