Quality Assurance Auditor Salary in the United States

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

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Assurance Auditor in the United States is $54,105 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,385
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,097 to $55,822
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,537
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Quality Assurance Auditor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $55,822 $4,652 $1,073 $27
Average $54,105 $4,509 $1,040 $26
25th Percentile $49,097 $4,091 $944 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Quality Assurance Auditor Salaries

A Quality Assurance Auditor'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 Quality Assurance Auditor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Assurance Auditor'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): $53,979
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,424
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,128
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,978
  • Expert (over 8 years): $103,751
Levels Salary
Quality A... Level Quality Assurance Auditor$53,979
Claims Qu... Level Quality Assurance Auditor$60,424
Claims Qu... Level Quality Assurance Auditor$68,128
Claims Qu... Level Quality Assurance Auditor$81,978
Claims Qu... Level Quality Assurance Auditor$103,751
$53,979 0 yr
$60,424 < 2 yrs
$68,128 2-4 yrs
$81,978 5-8 yrs
$103,751 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Quality Assurance Auditors

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: $68,243
  • San Francisco: $67,496
  • Oakland: $66,074

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Written Communication (Mentioned in 6.85% Job Postings): Communicating information through written media to educate, inform and influence the target audience.
  • Claim Handling (Mentioned in 3.07% Job Postings): involved in managing a claim from the start through to settlement, making decisions on the extent and validity of a claim, and checking for any potential fraudulent activity.
  • Claim Processing (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): Claims processing refers to the insurance company's procedure to check the claim requests for adequate information, validation, justification and authenticity.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Written Communication 6.85%
Claim Handling 3.07%
Claim Processing 1.31%
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 Auditor's salary.
  • Computer Systems: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Computer Systems
$66,009
22%
Coaching
$60,598
12%
Risk Management
$60,057
11%
Security Clearance
$58,975
9%
Medical Management
$56,811
5%
Scheduling
$56,811
5%
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Quality Assurance Auditor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Assurance Auditor'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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Quality Assurance Auditor

Salaries for a Quality Assurance Auditor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $61,354 in 2023 to around $60,369 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Quality Assurance Auditor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Quality Assurance Auditor Over Time

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