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

A Software Quality Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $73,448 for beginners, reaching about $75,163 at mid-level, and approach $75,554 for experts.

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

Software Quality Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Quality Engineer roles are District of Columbia $80,301, California $79,997, Massachusetts $78,931. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Software Quality Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Quality Assurance Engineer VI: $176,482; Software Quality Assurance Engineer V: $153,585; Senior Software Quality Engineer: $146,119; Software Quality Assurance Engineer IV: $131,444; Engineer III, Software Quality: $125,761.

Software Quality Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software Quality Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Quality Engineer in Delaware is $73,448 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,840
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,852 to $78,364
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,757

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Software Quality Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,364	$6,530	$1,507	$38
Average	$73,448	$6,121	$1,412	$35
25th Percentile	$67,852	$5,654	$1,305	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Software Quality Engineer Salaries

A Software 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 Software Quality Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software 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): $73,448
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,992
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,163
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,398
Expert (over 8 years): $75,554

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Software Quality Engineer	$73,448
Intermediate Level Software Quality Engineer	$73,992
Senior Level Software Quality Engineer	$75,163
Specialist Level Software Quality Engineer	$75,398
Expert Level Software Quality Engineer	$75,554

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

District of Columbia: $80,301.
California: $79,997.
Massachusetts: $78,931.

District of Columbia $80,301 California $79,997 Massachusetts $78,931 Washington $78,640 New Jersey $78,611 Alaska $78,510 Connecticut $77,509 New York $77,103

Hawaii $75,805 Rhode Island $75,195 Maryland $74,782 Minnesota $74,216 Colorado $73,999 Illinois $73,926 Oregon $73,651 Delaware $73,448

New Hampshire $73,320 Virginia $73,034 Pennsylvania $72,200 Nevada $71,779 North Dakota $71,642 Michigan $71,424 Wisconsin $71,344 Vermont $71,185

Texas $70,742 Maine $70,713 Arizona $70,670 Ohio $70,619 Georgia $69,952 Indiana $69,618 Wyoming $69,553 Utah $69,451

Iowa $69,408 Kansas $69,060 Louisiana $68,958 North Carolina $68,922 Missouri $68,907 Florida $68,625 Montana $68,472 Nebraska $68,327

Kentucky $68,247 South Carolina $67,957 Tennessee $67,776 Idaho $67,703 New Mexico $67,174 Oklahoma $67,058 Alabama $66,630 South Dakota $65,912

Arkansas $65,520 West Virginia $65,310 Mississippi $64,679

Top Paying Cities for Software 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: $76,015
Little Creek: $75,312
Magnolia: $75,623

Lincoln, DE $76,015 Little Creek, DE $75,312 Magnolia, DE $75,623 Milford, DE $76,015 Marydel, DE $75,029 Millsboro, DE $76,015 Millville, DE $76,523 Milton, DE $76,015

Nassau, DE $76,015 Ocean View, DE $76,523 Rehoboth Beach, DE $76,523 Seaford, DE $75,217 Selbyville, DE $76,523 Smyrna, DE $74,942 Viola, DE $75,623 Woodside, DE $75,406

Bear, DE $74,390 Newark, DE $74,419 Claymont, DE $74,477 Delaware City, DE $74,419 Hockessin, DE $74,477 Kirkwood, DE $74,419 Middletown, DE $74,789 Montchanin, DE $74,477

New Castle, DE $74,477 Odessa, DE $74,891 Port Penn, DE $74,216 Rockland, DE $74,477 Saint Georges, DE $74,419 Townsend, DE $74,782 Winterthur, DE $74,477 Lewes, DE $76,015

Wilmington, DE $74,477 Dover, DE $75,275 Dover Afb, DE $75,449 Bethany Beach, DE $76,523 Bethel, DE $75,217 Bridgeville, DE $76,015 Camden Wyoming, DE $75,355 Cheswold, DE $75,101

Clayton, DE $74,913 Dagsboro, DE $76,523 Delmar, DE $75,217 Ellendale, DE $76,015 Felton, DE $76,015 Fenwick Island, DE $76,523 Frankford, DE $76,523 Frederica, DE $76,015

Georgetown, DE $76,015 Greenwood, DE $76,015 Harbeson, DE $76,015 Harrington, DE $76,015 Hartly, DE $74,876 Houston, DE $76,015 Kenton, DE $74,913 Laurel, DE $75,217

Yorklyn, DE $74,477

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

Understanding how a Software 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

$67,852

Average $73,448/year

$78,364

$5,654

Average $6,121/month

$6,530

$1,305

Average $1,412/week

$1,507

$33

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,364	$6,530	$1,507	$38
Average	$73,448	$6,121	$1,412	$35
25th Percentile	$67,852	$5,654	$1,305	$33

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