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

A Data Quality Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $100,922 for beginners, reaching about $103,918 at mid-level, and approach $106,148 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Data Quality Engineer?

Data Quality Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Quality Engineer roles are District of Columbia $112,557, California $112,130, Massachusetts $110,635. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Quality Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Data Quality Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Quality Assurance Engineer VI: $176,482; Data Quality Director: $170,300; Software Quality Assurance Engineer V: $153,585; Data Quality Manager: $142,633; Software Quality Assurance Engineer IV: $131,444.

Data Quality Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Quality Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Quality Engineer in Delaware is $102,950 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,324
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,360 to $107,857
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,539

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Data Quality Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,857	$8,988	$2,074	$52
Average	$102,950	$8,579	$1,980	$49
25th Percentile	$94,360	$7,863	$1,815	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Data Quality Engineer Salaries

A Data Quality 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 Data Quality Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Quality 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): $100,922
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,160
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,918
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $105,999
Expert (over 8 years): $106,148

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Data Quality Engineer	$100,922
Intermediate Level Data Quality Engineer	$101,160
Senior Level Data Quality Engineer	$103,918
Specialist Level Data Quality Engineer	$105,999
Expert Level Data Quality Engineer	$106,148

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

District of Columbia: $112,557.
California: $112,130.
Massachusetts: $110,635.

District of Columbia $112,557 California $112,130 Massachusetts $110,635 Washington $110,229 New Jersey $110,188 Alaska $110,046 Connecticut $108,643 New York $108,074

Hawaii $106,254 Rhode Island $105,400 Maryland $104,821 Minnesota $104,028 Colorado $103,723 Illinois $103,621 Oregon $103,235 Delaware $102,950

New Hampshire $102,771 Virginia $102,371 Pennsylvania $101,202 Nevada $100,612 North Dakota $100,419 Michigan $100,114 Wisconsin $100,002 Vermont $99,778

Texas $99,158 Maine $99,118 Arizona $99,057 Ohio $98,985 Georgia $98,050 Indiana $97,582 Wyoming $97,491 Utah $97,349

Iowa $97,288 Kansas $96,800 Louisiana $96,657 North Carolina $96,607 Missouri $96,586 Florida $96,190 Montana $95,976 Nebraska $95,773

Kentucky $95,661 South Carolina $95,254 Tennessee $95,000 Idaho $94,899 New Mexico $94,157 Oklahoma $93,994 Alabama $93,394 South Dakota $92,388

Arkansas $91,839 West Virginia $91,544 Mississippi $90,659

Top Paying Cities for Data Quality 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: $106,549
Little Creek: $105,563
Magnolia: $106,000

Lincoln, DE $106,549 Little Creek, DE $105,563 Magnolia, DE $106,000 Milford, DE $106,549 Marydel, DE $105,166 Millsboro, DE $106,549 Millville, DE $107,260 Milton, DE $106,549

Nassau, DE $106,549 Ocean View, DE $107,260 Rehoboth Beach, DE $107,260 Seaford, DE $105,431 Selbyville, DE $107,260 Smyrna, DE $105,044 Viola, DE $106,000 Woodside, DE $105,695

Bear, DE $104,272 Newark, DE $104,312 Claymont, DE $104,394 Delaware City, DE $104,312 Hockessin, DE $104,394 Kirkwood, DE $104,312 Middletown, DE $104,831 Montchanin, DE $104,394

New Castle, DE $104,394 Odessa, DE $104,973 Port Penn, DE $104,028 Rockland, DE $104,394 Saint Georges, DE $104,312 Townsend, DE $104,821 Winterthur, DE $104,394 Lewes, DE $106,549

Wilmington, DE $104,394 Dover, DE $105,512 Dover Afb, DE $105,756 Bethany Beach, DE $107,260 Bethel, DE $105,431 Bridgeville, DE $106,549 Camden Wyoming, DE $105,624 Cheswold, DE $105,268

Clayton, DE $105,004 Dagsboro, DE $107,260 Delmar, DE $105,431 Ellendale, DE $106,549 Felton, DE $106,549 Fenwick Island, DE $107,260 Frankford, DE $107,260 Frederica, DE $106,549

Georgetown, DE $106,549 Greenwood, DE $106,549 Harbeson, DE $106,549 Harrington, DE $106,549 Hartly, DE $104,953 Houston, DE $106,549 Kenton, DE $105,004 Laurel, DE $105,431

Yorklyn, DE $104,394

Data Quality Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Quality 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 January 01, 2026

$94,360

Average $102,950/year

$107,857

$7,863

Average $8,579/month

$8,988

$1,815

Average $1,980/week

$2,074

$45

Average $49/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,857	$8,988	$2,074	$52
Average	$102,950	$8,579	$1,980	$49
25th Percentile	$94,360	$7,863	$1,815	$45

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