What are the main factors that influence a Quality Program Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Quality Program Manager's salary?

A Quality Program Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $143,537 for beginners, reaching about $145,097 at mid-level, and approach $148,412 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Quality Program Manager?

Quality Program Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Program Manager roles are District of Columbia $163,702, California $163,081, Massachusetts $160,907. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Quality Program Manager roles make?

Salaries for Quality Program Manager level roles vary by specialization: Program Manager: $143,889; Scrum Program Manager: $142,322; Clinical Quality Program Manager: $141,247; Six Sigma Quality Program Manager: $132,720; Manufacturing Program Manager IV: $129,900.

Quality Program Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Program Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Program Manager in Delaware is $149,730 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $183,978
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $136,516 to $167,657
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,486

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Quality Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$167,657	$13,971	$3,224	$81
Average	$149,730	$12,477	$2,879	$72
25th Percentile	$136,516	$11,376	$2,625	$66

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Program Manager Salaries

A Quality Program 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Quality Program Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Program 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): $143,537
Early Career (1-2 years): $144,122
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $145,097
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,462
Expert (over 8 years): $148,412

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Quality Program Manager	$143,537
Intermediate Level Quality Program Manager	$144,122
Senior Level Quality Program Manager	$145,097
Specialist Level Quality Program Manager	$146,462
Expert Level Quality Program Manager	$148,412

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How Do Quality Program Manager 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 Quality Program Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $163,702.
California: $163,081.
Massachusetts: $160,907.

District of Columbia $163,702 California $163,081 Massachusetts $160,907 Washington $160,316 New Jersey $160,257 Alaska $160,050 Connecticut $158,009 New York $157,181

Hawaii $154,535 Rhode Island $153,293 Maryland $152,450 Minnesota $151,297 Colorado $150,853 Illinois $150,706 Oregon $150,144 Delaware $149,730

New Hampshire $149,470 Virginia $148,887 Pennsylvania $147,187 Nevada $146,329 North Dakota $146,048 Michigan $145,605 Wisconsin $145,442 Vermont $145,117

Texas $144,215 Maine $144,156 Arizona $144,067 Ohio $143,963 Georgia $142,603 Indiana $141,923 Wyoming $141,790 Utah $141,583

Iowa $141,494 Kansas $140,785 Louisiana $140,578 North Carolina $140,504 Missouri $140,474 Florida $139,898 Montana $139,587 Nebraska $139,291

Kentucky $139,129 South Carolina $138,537 Tennessee $138,168 Idaho $138,020 New Mexico $136,941 Oklahoma $136,704 Alabama $135,832 South Dakota $134,368

Arkansas $133,569 West Virginia $133,141 Mississippi $131,854

Top Paying Cities for Quality Program 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:

Lincoln: $154,964
Little Creek: $153,530
Magnolia: $154,165

Lincoln, DE $154,964 Little Creek, DE $153,530 Magnolia, DE $154,165 Milford, DE $154,964 Marydel, DE $152,953 Millsboro, DE $154,964 Millville, DE $155,999 Milton, DE $154,964

Nassau, DE $154,964 Ocean View, DE $155,999 Rehoboth Beach, DE $155,999 Seaford, DE $153,337 Selbyville, DE $155,999 Smyrna, DE $152,775 Viola, DE $154,165 Woodside, DE $153,722

Bear, DE $151,652 Newark, DE $151,711 Claymont, DE $151,829 Delaware City, DE $151,711 Hockessin, DE $151,829 Kirkwood, DE $151,711 Middletown, DE $152,465 Montchanin, DE $151,829

New Castle, DE $151,829 Odessa, DE $152,672 Port Penn, DE $151,297 Rockland, DE $151,829 Saint Georges, DE $151,711 Townsend, DE $152,450 Winterthur, DE $151,829 Lewes, DE $154,964

Wilmington, DE $151,829 Dover, DE $153,456 Dover Afb, DE $153,810 Bethany Beach, DE $155,999 Bethel, DE $153,337 Bridgeville, DE $154,964 Camden Wyoming, DE $153,618 Cheswold, DE $153,101

Clayton, DE $152,716 Dagsboro, DE $155,999 Delmar, DE $153,337 Ellendale, DE $154,964 Felton, DE $154,964 Fenwick Island, DE $155,999 Frankford, DE $155,999 Frederica, DE $154,964

Georgetown, DE $154,964 Greenwood, DE $154,964 Harbeson, DE $154,964 Harrington, DE $154,964 Hartly, DE $152,642 Houston, DE $154,964 Kenton, DE $152,716 Laurel, DE $153,337

Yorklyn, DE $151,829

Quality Program Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Program 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 January 01, 2026

$136,516

Average $149,730/year

$167,657

$11,376

Average $12,477/month

$13,971

$2,625

Average $2,879/week

$3,224

$66

Average $72/hour

$81

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$167,657	$13,971	$3,224	$81
Average	$149,730	$12,477	$2,879	$72
25th Percentile	$136,516	$11,376	$2,625	$66

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