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

A Software Quality Assurance Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Software Quality Assurance Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $74,593, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer (2-4 years)earns $95,749, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $116,088, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $134,049, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $156,699,

What are the highest paying states for a Software Quality Assurance Engineer?

Software Quality Assurance Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Quality Assurance Engineer roles are District of Columbia $105,316, California $104,917, Massachusetts $103,519. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Quality Assurance Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Software Quality Assurance Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Quality Assurance Director: $191,185; Software Quality Assurance Engineer VI: $176,547; Software Quality Assurance Senior Manager: $166,347; Software Quality Assurance Engineer V: $153,658; Software Quality Assurance Manager: $137,647.

Software Quality Assurance Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software Quality Assurance Engineer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Quality Assurance Engineer in Delaware is $96,328 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,359
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,862 to $104,196
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,154

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Software Quality Assurance Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,196	$8,683	$2,004	$50
Average	$96,328	$8,027	$1,852	$46
25th Percentile	$87,862	$7,322	$1,690	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Software Quality Assurance Engineer Salaries

A Software Quality Assurance Engineer'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 Assurance Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Quality Assurance Engineer'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): $74,593
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,749
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,088
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,049
Expert (over 8 years): $156,699

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Software Quality Assurance Engineer	$74,593
Software ... Level Software Quality Assurance Engineer	$95,749
Software ... Level Software Quality Assurance Engineer	$116,088
Software ... Level Software Quality Assurance Engineer	$134,049
Software ... Level Software Quality Assurance Engineer	$156,699

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How Do Software Quality Assurance Engineer 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 Assurance Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $105,316.
California: $104,917.
Massachusetts: $103,519.

District of Columbia $105,316 California $104,917 Massachusetts $103,519 Washington $103,138 New Jersey $103,100 Alaska $102,967 Connecticut $101,654 New York $101,122

Hawaii $99,419 Rhode Island $98,620 Maryland $98,078 Minnesota $97,336 Colorado $97,050 Illinois $96,955 Oregon $96,594 Delaware $96,328

New Hampshire $96,160 Virginia $95,785 Pennsylvania $94,691 Nevada $94,140 North Dakota $93,959 Michigan $93,674 Wisconsin $93,569 Vermont $93,360

Texas $92,780 Maine $92,742 Arizona $92,684 Ohio $92,618 Georgia $91,743 Indiana $91,305 Wyoming $91,220 Utah $91,086

Iowa $91,029 Kansas $90,573 Louisiana $90,440 North Carolina $90,392 Missouri $90,373 Florida $90,002 Montana $89,802 Nebraska $89,612

Kentucky $89,507 South Carolina $89,127 Tennessee $88,889 Idaho $88,794 New Mexico $88,100 Oklahoma $87,947 Alabama $87,386 South Dakota $86,445

Arkansas $85,931 West Virginia $85,655 Mississippi $84,828

Top Paying Cities for Software Quality Assurance Engineers

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: $99,695
Little Creek: $98,772
Magnolia: $99,181

Lincoln, DE $99,695 Little Creek, DE $98,772 Magnolia, DE $99,181 Milford, DE $99,695 Marydel, DE $98,401 Millsboro, DE $99,695 Millville, DE $100,361 Milton, DE $99,695

Nassau, DE $99,695 Ocean View, DE $100,361 Rehoboth Beach, DE $100,361 Seaford, DE $98,648 Selbyville, DE $100,361 Smyrna, DE $98,287 Viola, DE $99,181 Woodside, DE $98,896

Bear, DE $97,564 Newark, DE $97,602 Claymont, DE $97,678 Delaware City, DE $97,602 Hockessin, DE $97,678 Kirkwood, DE $97,602 Middletown, DE $98,087 Montchanin, DE $97,678

New Castle, DE $97,678 Odessa, DE $98,220 Port Penn, DE $97,336 Rockland, DE $97,678 Saint Georges, DE $97,602 Townsend, DE $98,078 Winterthur, DE $97,678 Lewes, DE $99,695

Wilmington, DE $97,678 Dover, DE $98,725 Dover Afb, DE $98,953 Bethany Beach, DE $100,361 Bethel, DE $98,648 Bridgeville, DE $99,695 Camden Wyoming, DE $98,829 Cheswold, DE $98,496

Clayton, DE $98,249 Dagsboro, DE $100,361 Delmar, DE $98,648 Ellendale, DE $99,695 Felton, DE $99,695 Fenwick Island, DE $100,361 Frankford, DE $100,361 Frederica, DE $99,695

Georgetown, DE $99,695 Greenwood, DE $99,695 Harbeson, DE $99,695 Harrington, DE $99,695 Hartly, DE $98,201 Houston, DE $99,695 Kenton, DE $98,249 Laurel, DE $98,648

Yorklyn, DE $97,678

Software Quality Assurance Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Quality Assurance Engineer'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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$87,862

Average $96,328/year

$104,196

$7,322

Average $8,027/month

$8,683

$1,690

Average $1,852/week

$2,004

$42

Average $46/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,196	$8,683	$2,004	$50
Average	$96,328	$8,027	$1,852	$46
25th Percentile	$87,862	$7,322	$1,690	$42

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