Qc Lead Salary in the United States

How much does a Qc Lead make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Qc Lead in the United States is $99,221 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $117,565
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,182 to $108,823
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,490
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Qc Lead Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $108,823 $9,069 $2,093 $52
Average $99,221 $8,268 $1,908 $48
25th Percentile $84,182 $7,015 $1,619 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Qc Lead Salaries

A Qc Lead'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 Qc Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Qc Lead'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): $135,947
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $84,564
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,265
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,679
  • Expert (over 8 years): $135,166
Levels Salary
Quality C... Level Qc Lead$135,947
Quality C... Level Qc Lead$84,564
Qc Lead Level Qc Lead$100,265
Quality C... Level Qc Lead$121,679
Quality C... Level Qc Lead$135,166
$135,947 0 yr
$84,564 < 2 yrs
$100,265 2-4 yrs
$121,679 5-8 yrs
$135,166 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Qc Leads

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: $125,147
  • San Francisco: $123,917
  • Oakland: $121,169

What Skills Can Increase a Qc Lead's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.48% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • HACCP (Mentioned in 2.32% Job Postings): HACCP is a management system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards from raw material production, procurement to manufacturing and consumption of the finished product.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.48%
HACCP 2.32%
Packaging 1.56%
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 Qc Lead's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Quality Assurance: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Six Sigma: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
$102,198
3%
Quality Assurance
$102,198
3%
Six Sigma
$102,198
3%
Quality Management System
$102,198
3%
Collaboration
$101,205
2%
Internal Audit
$101,205
2%
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How Education impacts a Qc Lead's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Qc Leads 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 Qc Lead with a Associate's Degree is between $90,995 and $99,468).

Qc Lead Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Qc Lead
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.5%
High School 24.6%
Associates 15.8%
Bachelors 40.4%
Masters 14.0%
Doctorate 1.8%
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Qc Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Qc Lead'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Qc Lead

Salaries for a Qc Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $74,143 in 2023 to around $72,635 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Qc Lead salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Qc Lead Over Time

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$73,482
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2024 $73,482
2025 $72,635
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