Qa Trainer Salary in the United States

How much does a Qa Trainer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Qa Trainer in the United States is $67,086 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,807
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,379 to $72,698
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,453
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Qa Trainer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $72,698 $6,058 $1,398 $35
Average $67,086 $5,590 $1,290 $32
25th Percentile $58,379 $4,865 $1,123 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Qa Trainer Salaries

A Qa Trainer'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Qa Trainer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Qa Trainer'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): $67,086
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $67,690
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,726
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,417
  • Expert (over 8 years): $69,590
Levels Salary
Entry Level Qa Trainer$67,086
Intermediate Level Qa Trainer$67,690
Senior Level Qa Trainer$68,726
Specialist Level Qa Trainer$69,417
Expert Level Qa Trainer$69,590
$67,086 0 yr
$67,690 < 2 yrs
$68,726 2-4 yrs
$69,417 5-8 yrs
$69,590 > 8 yrs
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How Do Qa Trainer 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 Trainers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $74,277.
  • California: $73,996.
  • Massachusetts: $73,009.

Top Paying Cities for Qa Trainers

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:

  • San Jose: $84,615
  • San Francisco: $83,783
  • Oakland: $81,925

What Skills Can Increase a Qa Trainer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.77% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • SOP (Mentioned in 2.28% Job Postings): SOP is A standard operating procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
  • Auditing (Mentioned in 1.55% Job Postings): Auditing refers to the independent examination of financial information of any entity whether profit oriented or not. It is a safeguard measure that prevents corruption.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.77%
SOP 2.28%
Auditing 1.55%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Qa Trainer's salary.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • SQL: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Computer Science
$74,465
11%
Project Management
$73,794
10%
SQL
$73,794
10%
Agile
$71,782
7%
Leadership
$71,111
6%
Initiative
$71,111
6%
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How Education impacts a Qa Trainer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Qa Trainers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Qa Trainer with a Associate's Degree is between $63,731 and $67,850).

Qa Trainer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Qa Trainer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 19.2%
Associates 13.9%
Bachelors 54.5%
Masters 11.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Qa Trainer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Qa Trainer'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

Salary Trends for Qa Trainer

Salaries for a Qa Trainer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $58,708 in 2023 to around $58,910 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Qa Trainer salary trends, .

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