Assistant Quality Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Quality Manager make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Quality Manager in the United States is $128,293 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, an Assistant Quality Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $152,888
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $116,409 to $141,167
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,589
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Assistant Quality Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $141,167 $11,764 $2,715 $68
Average $128,293 $10,691 $2,467 $62
25th Percentile $116,409 $9,701 $2,239 $56
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Quality Manager Salaries

An Assistant Quality Manager'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 Assistant Quality Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Quality Manager'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): $124,861
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $151,137
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,346
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $161,253
  • Expert (over 8 years): $196,590
Levels Salary
Quality A... Level Assistant Quality Manager$124,861
Quality A... Level Assistant Quality Manager$151,137
Assistant... Level Assistant Quality Manager$127,346
Quality A... Level Assistant Quality Manager$161,253
Quality A... Level Assistant Quality Manager$196,590
$124,861 0 yr
$151,137 < 2 yrs
$127,346 2-4 yrs
$161,253 5-8 yrs
$196,590 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Assistant Quality Managers

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: $161,816
  • San Francisco: $160,044
  • Oakland: $156,671

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Quality Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.92% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Quality Management System (Mentioned in 2.61% Job Postings): Enforcing a set of policies and procedures in coordinating and directing an organization to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Root Cause Analysis (Mentioned in 1.28% Job Postings): In science and engineering, root cause analysis (RCA) is a method of problem solving used for identifying the root causes of faults or problems. It is widely used in IT operations, telecommunications, industrial process control, accident analysis (e.g., in aviation, rail transport, or nuclear plants), medicine (for medical diagnosis), healthcare industry (e.g., for epidemiology), etc. RCA can be decomposed into four steps: Identify and describe clearly the problem. Establish a timeline from the normal situation up to the time the problem occurred. Distinguish between the root cause and other causal factors (e.g., using event correlation). Establish a causal graph between the root cause and the problem.RCA generally serves as input to a remediation process whereby corrective actions are taken to prevent the problem from reoccurring. The name of this process varies from one application domain to another.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.92%
Quality Management System 2.61%
Root Cause Analysis 1.28%
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 an Assistant Quality Manager's salary.
  • Oncology: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Oncology
$143,688
12%
Collaboration
$133,425
4%
Innovation
$133,425
4%
KPI
$132,142
3%
Quality Management System
$132,142
3%
Decision Making
$132,142
3%
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Assistant Quality Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Quality Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Telecom and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Quality Manager positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Quality Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assistant Quality Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Telecom$192,440$93.050%

How Education impacts an Assistant Quality Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Quality Managers enter the field with a Bachelor'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 an Assistant Quality Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $122,625 and $130,534).

Assistant Quality Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Quality Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 12.1%
Associates 8.9%
Bachelors 52.6%
Masters 24.2%
Doctorate 1.7%
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Assistant Quality Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Quality Manager'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 September 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Quality Manager

Salaries for an Assistant Quality Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $109,216 in 2023 to around $109,271 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Quality Manager salary trends, .

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$109,216
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$109,796
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$109,271
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    Columbus, OH

    Brenz Pizza Co | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Brenen’s Cafe | The Ohio State University Campus. Brenen’s Cafe is looking for a dependable, hands-on. Assistant Manager.... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Cost Plus World Market

    Columbus, OH

    Cost Plus World Market | Columbus, OH

    Cost Plus World Market - - Responsibilities: Lead and develop a high-performance team. Drive customer-first selling culture and brand standards. Plan and e... more

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  • Brenz Pizza Co

    Columbus, OH

    Brenz Pizza Co | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Job description. Team Member: Assistant Manager. Brenz Pizza Co is looking for an Assistant Manager who can lead a highly... more

    4 Days Ago

  • Rack Room Shoes

    Columbus, OH

    Rack Room Shoes | Columbus, OH

    Rack Room Shoes - Polaris Towne Center [ASM / Store Supervisor] As a Lead Assistant Manager at Rack Room Shoes, you'll: Assist the Store manager in managin... more

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  • European Wax Center

    Columbus, OH

    European Wax Center | Columbus, OH

    Assistant Manager. Share Apply Full-time Starting at $20.00 per hour. Job description. Assistant Manager. We are currently seeking an Assistant Team Leader... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Your Penn Station

    Columbus, OH

    Your Penn Station | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Penn Station has developed a unique product line that demonstrates, in full customer view, the true quality of our produc... more

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FAQ about Assistant Quality Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Quality Manager?

The Telecom industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Quality Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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