Quality Assurance Officer Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Assurance Officer in the United States is $127,252 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $138,457
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,856 to $133,117
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,301
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Quality Assurance Officer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $133,117 $11,093 $2,560 $64
Average $127,252 $10,604 $2,447 $61
25th Percentile $117,856 $9,821 $2,266 $57
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Key Factors That Influence Quality Assurance Officer Salaries

A Quality Assurance Officer'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 Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Assurance Officer'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): $83,987
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $101,652
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,821
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $153,495
  • Expert (over 8 years): $129,338
Levels Salary
Quality A... Level Quality Assurance Officer$83,987
Quality A... Level Quality Assurance Officer$101,652
Quality A... Level Quality Assurance Officer$126,821
Quality A... Level Quality Assurance Officer$153,495
Quality A... Level Quality Assurance Officer$129,338
$83,987 0 yr
$101,652 < 2 yrs
$126,821 2-4 yrs
$153,495 5-8 yrs
$129,338 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Quality Assurance Officers

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: $160,503
  • San Francisco: $158,746
  • Oakland: $155,400

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.47% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 2.21% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 1.43% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.47%
Packaging 2.21%
Continuous Improvement 1.43%
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 Officer's salary.
  • Organizational Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Quality Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Standard Operating Procedures: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Organizational Communications
$136,160
7%
Quality Management
$132,342
4%
Standard Operating Procedures
$132,342
4%
Team Development
$132,342
4%
Computer Science
$131,070
3%
Process Improvement
$131,070
3%
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Quality Assurance Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Quality Assurance Officer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 153% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 55% above the average. In contrast, Quality Assurance Officer positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Quality Assurance Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Quality Assurance Officer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$197,241$95.055%
Pharmaceuticals$184,515$89.045%
Financial Services$178,153$86.040%
Biotechnology$165,428$80.030%
Internet$150,157$72.018%

How Education impacts a Quality Assurance Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Quality Assurance Officers 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 a Quality Assurance Officer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $123,752 and $130,425).

Quality Assurance Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Quality Assurance Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 8.0%
Associates 4.4%
Bachelors 52.0%
Masters 33.8%
Doctorate 1.3%
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Quality Assurance Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Assurance Officer'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 Officer

Salaries for a Quality Assurance Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $110,798 in 2023 to around $108,079 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Quality Assurance Officer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Quality Assurance Officer Over Time

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$110,798
2024
$109,708
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  • 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

    8 Days Ago

  • 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

    9 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

    9 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

    10 Days Ago

  • Blue Star Partners LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Blue Star Partners LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Job Title. Quality Assurance Test Lead. Location. Columbus, OH (Local Candidates only - Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week).... more

    6 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

    8 Days Ago

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FAQ about Quality Assurance Officer

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

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Quality Assurance Officer roles, with salaries approximately 55% above the market median.

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