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

A Staff QA Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Staff QA Engineer (0-2 years)earns $77,720, a Quality Assurance Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $91,471, a Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $103,460, a Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,660, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $154,375,

What are the highest paying states for a Staff QA Engineer?

Staff QA Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Staff QA Engineer roles are District of Columbia $85,438, California $85,114, Massachusetts $83,979. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Staff QA Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Staff QA Engineer level roles vary by specialization: QA Engineer IV: $128,831; QA Engineer III: $102,565; QA Automation Engineer: $87,756; QA Regression Engineer: $80,647; QA Product Engineer: $79,380.

Staff QA Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Staff QA Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Staff QA Engineer in Delaware is $78,146 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,211
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,587 to $83,938
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,616

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Staff QA Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,938	$6,995	$1,614	$40
Average	$78,146	$6,512	$1,503	$38
25th Percentile	$71,587	$5,966	$1,377	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Staff QA Engineer Salaries

A Staff QA 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 Staff QA Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Staff QA 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): $77,720
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,471
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,460
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,660
Expert (over 8 years): $154,375

Levels	Salary
Staff QA ... Level Staff QA Engineer	$77,720
Quality A... Level Staff QA Engineer	$91,471
Quality A... Level Staff QA Engineer	$103,460
Quality A... Level Staff QA Engineer	$128,660
Quality A... Level Staff QA Engineer	$154,375

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

District of Columbia: $85,438.
California: $85,114.
Massachusetts: $83,979.

District of Columbia $85,438 California $85,114 Massachusetts $83,979 Washington $83,671 New Jersey $83,640 Alaska $83,532 Connecticut $82,467 New York $82,035

Hawaii $80,654 Rhode Island $80,005 Maryland $79,566 Minnesota $78,964 Colorado $78,732 Illinois $78,655 Oregon $78,362 Delaware $78,146

New Hampshire $78,010 Virginia $77,706 Pennsylvania $76,818 Nevada $76,371 North Dakota $76,224 Michigan $75,993 Wisconsin $75,908 Vermont $75,738

Texas $75,267 Maine $75,237 Arizona $75,190 Ohio $75,136 Georgia $74,426 Indiana $74,071 Wyoming $74,002 Utah $73,894

Iowa $73,848 Kansas $73,477 Louisiana $73,369 North Carolina $73,331 Missouri $73,315 Florida $73,014 Montana $72,852 Nebraska $72,698

Kentucky $72,613 South Carolina $72,304 Tennessee $72,111 Idaho $72,034 New Mexico $71,471 Oklahoma $71,347 Alabama $70,892 South Dakota $70,128

Arkansas $69,711 West Virginia $69,488 Mississippi $68,816

Top Paying Cities for Staff QA 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: $77,794
Little Creek: $78,363
Magnolia: $78,251

Lincoln, DE $77,794 Little Creek, DE $78,363 Magnolia, DE $78,251 Milford, DE $77,991 Marydel, DE $78,119 Millsboro, DE $77,467 Millville, DE $77,587 Milton, DE $77,721

Nassau, DE $77,778 Ocean View, DE $77,574 Rehoboth Beach, DE $77,723 Seaford, DE $77,767 Selbyville, DE $77,445 Smyrna, DE $78,417 Viola, DE $78,056 Woodside, DE $78,266

Bear, DE $78,086 Newark, DE $78,056 Claymont, DE $78,216 Delaware City, DE $78,134 Hockessin, DE $78,049 Kirkwood, DE $78,119 Middletown, DE $78,150 Montchanin, DE $78,067

New Castle, DE $78,079 Odessa, DE $78,188 Port Penn, DE $78,241 Rockland, DE $78,075 Saint Georges, DE $78,125 Townsend, DE $78,245 Winterthur, DE $78,084 Lewes, DE $77,751

Wilmington, DE $78,053 Dover, DE $78,363 Dover Afb, DE $77,950 Bethany Beach, DE $77,492 Bethel, DE $77,572 Bridgeville, DE $77,755 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,143 Cheswold, DE $78,338

Clayton, DE $78,340 Dagsboro, DE $77,438 Delmar, DE $77,314 Ellendale, DE $77,548 Felton, DE $77,985 Fenwick Island, DE $77,455 Frankford, DE $77,320 Frederica, DE $78,062

Georgetown, DE $77,409 Greenwood, DE $77,768 Harbeson, DE $77,491 Harrington, DE $77,886 Hartly, DE $78,129 Houston, DE $77,775 Kenton, DE $78,344 Laurel, DE $77,362

Yorklyn, DE $78,072

Staff QA Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Staff QA 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.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$71,587

Average $78,146/year

$83,938

$5,966

Average $6,512/month

$6,995

$1,377

Average $1,503/week

$1,614

$34

Average $38/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,938	$6,995	$1,614	$40
Average	$78,146	$6,512	$1,503	$38
25th Percentile	$71,587	$5,966	$1,377	$34

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