Quality Assurance Advisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Quality Assurance Advisor make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Assurance Advisor in the United States is $84,990 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,255
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,670 to $93,504
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,185
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Quality Assurance Advisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $93,504 $7,792 $1,798 $45
Average $84,990 $7,083 $1,634 $41
25th Percentile $75,670 $6,306 $1,455 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Quality Assurance Advisor Salaries

A Quality Assurance Advisor'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 Quality Assurance Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Assurance Advisor'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): $70,449
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $85,638
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,650
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,314
  • Expert (over 8 years): $156,513
Levels Salary
Quality A... Level Quality Assurance Advisor$70,449
Quality A... Level Quality Assurance Advisor$85,638
Quality A... Level Quality Assurance Advisor$103,650
Quality A... Level Quality Assurance Advisor$129,314
Quality A... Level Quality Assurance Advisor$156,513
$70,449 0 yr
$85,638 < 2 yrs
$103,650 2-4 yrs
$129,314 5-8 yrs
$156,513 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Quality Assurance Advisors

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: $107,198
  • San Francisco: $106,025
  • Oakland: $103,790

What Skills Can Increase a Quality Assurance Advisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.23% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Quality Control (Mentioned in 2.37% Job Postings): Developing and implementing a set of procedures intended to maintain the quality of a product and reduce any risks or errors.
  • Internal Audit (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value to and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Internal auditing achieves this by providing insight and recommendations based on analyses and assessments of data and business processes. With commitment to integrity and accountability, internal auditing provides value to governing bodies and senior management as an objective source of independent advice. Professionals called internal auditors are employed by organizations to perform the internal auditing activity. The scope of internal auditing within an organization is broad and may involve topics such as an organization's governance, risk management and management controls over: efficiency/effectiveness of operations (including safeguarding of assets), the reliability of financial and management reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations. Internal auditing may also involve conducting proactive fraud audits to identify potentially fraudulent acts; participating in fraud investigations under the direction of fraud investigation professionals, and conducting post investigation fraud audits to identify control breakdowns and establish financial loss.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.23%
Quality Control 2.37%
Internal Audit 1.83%
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 Quality Assurance Advisor's salary.
  • Change Control: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Change Control
$89,240
5%
Agile
$88,390
4%
Project Management
$88,390
4%
Test Plans
$87,540
3%
SQL
$87,540
3%
Quality Management System
$87,540
3%
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Quality Assurance Advisor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Quality Assurance Advisor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Quality Assurance Advisor positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Quality Assurance Advisor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Quality Assurance Advisor

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$106,238$51.025%
Energy & Utilities$101,988$49.020%
Financial Services$97,739$47.015%
Insurance$95,189$46.012%
Business Services$93,489$45.010%

How Education impacts a Quality Assurance Advisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Quality Assurance Advisors 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 Quality Assurance Advisor with a Associate's Degree is between $80,042 and $84,629).

Quality Assurance Advisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Quality Assurance Advisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 15.6%
Associates 7.6%
Bachelors 54.7%
Masters 21.3%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Quality Assurance Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Assurance Advisor'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Quality Assurance Advisor

Salaries for a Quality Assurance Advisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,445 in 2023 to around $72,069 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Quality Assurance Advisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Quality Assurance Advisor Over Time

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2023
$72,445
2024
$72,804
2025
$72,069
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  • Cerelia Bakery Canada LP

    Columbus, OH

    Cerelia Bakery Canada LP | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. About Cerelia. Cerelia is a global leader in ready-to-bake and ready-to-eat doughs, proudly serving customers across Nort... more

    7 Days Ago

  • IAP DESIGN-BUILD LLC

    Columbus, OH

    IAP DESIGN-BUILD LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Position Description: IAP Government Services Group is a National Construction Management firm with an immediate opening ... more

    7 Days Ago

  • AAA Club Alliance

    Columbus, OH

    AAA Club Alliance | Columbus, OH

    Manager, Digital Quality AssuranceAAA Club Alliance is hiring for a Manager, Digital Quality Assurance to join the team at one of our office locations:Wilm... more

    8 Days Ago

  • TridentCare

    Columbus, OH

    TridentCare | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. ROLE. Facility Contracting & Quality Assurance (QA) Services analyst is responsible for the review and auditing of facili... more

    9 Days Ago

  • giftHEALTH Inc

    Columbus, OH

    giftHEALTH Inc | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. About the Role. Gifthealth is looking for a Lead, Quality Assurance Specialist to own the client-facing side... more

    10 Days Ago

  • Corporate One FCU

    Columbus, OH

    Corporate One FCU | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Location. Candidates in the Columbus, Ohio and Jacksonville, Florida area are preferred. remote employment is also possib... more

    6 Days Ago

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FAQ about Quality Assurance Advisor

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Quality Assurance Advisor?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Quality Assurance Advisor roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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