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

A Software QA Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $77,789, a Quality Assurance Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $91,553, a Software QA Engineer (4-7 years)earns $103,552, a Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,774, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $154,512,

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

Software QA Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software QA Engineer roles are District of Columbia $113,941, California $113,509, Massachusetts $111,996. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Software QA Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software QA Engineer VI: $176,700; Software QA Engineer V: $153,800; Network Software QA Engineer: $151,167; Software QA Engineer IV: $131,500; Software QA Engineer III: $113,900.

Software QA Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software QA Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software QA Engineer in Delaware is $104,216 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $121,479
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,451 to $113,252
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,382

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Software QA Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,252	$9,438	$2,178	$54
Average	$104,216	$8,685	$2,004	$50
25th Percentile	$96,451	$8,038	$1,855	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Software QA Engineer Salaries

A Software QA 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 QA Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software QA 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): $77,789
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,553
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,552
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,774
Expert (over 8 years): $154,512

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level Software QA Engineer	$77,789
Quality A... Level Software QA Engineer	$91,553
Software ... Level Software QA Engineer	$103,552
Quality A... Level Software QA Engineer	$128,774
Quality A... Level Software QA Engineer	$154,512

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

District of Columbia: $113,941.
California: $113,509.
Massachusetts: $111,996.

District of Columbia $113,941 California $113,509 Massachusetts $111,996 Washington $111,584 New Jersey $111,543 Alaska $111,399 Connecticut $109,979 New York $109,403

Hawaii $107,560 Rhode Island $106,696 Maryland $106,109 Minnesota $105,307 Colorado $104,998 Illinois $104,895 Oregon $104,504 Delaware $104,216

New Hampshire $104,035 Virginia $103,629 Pennsylvania $102,446 Nevada $101,849 North Dakota $101,654 Michigan $101,345 Wisconsin $101,232 Vermont $101,005

Texas $100,377 Maine $100,336 Arizona $100,275 Ohio $100,202 Georgia $99,256 Indiana $98,782 Wyoming $98,690 Utah $98,546

Iowa $98,484 Kansas $97,990 Louisiana $97,846 North Carolina $97,794 Missouri $97,774 Florida $97,372 Montana $97,156 Nebraska $96,951

Kentucky $96,837 South Carolina $96,426 Tennessee $96,168 Idaho $96,066 New Mexico $95,314 Oklahoma $95,150 Alabama $94,542 South Dakota $93,524

Arkansas $92,968 West Virginia $92,670 Mississippi $91,774

Top Paying Cities for Software QA 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: $103,747
Little Creek: $104,506
Magnolia: $104,356

Lincoln, DE $103,747 Little Creek, DE $104,506 Magnolia, DE $104,356 Milford, DE $104,010 Marydel, DE $104,181 Millsboro, DE $103,311 Millville, DE $103,471 Milton, DE $103,650

Nassau, DE $103,725 Ocean View, DE $103,453 Rehoboth Beach, DE $103,652 Seaford, DE $103,711 Selbyville, DE $103,282 Smyrna, DE $104,578 Viola, DE $104,097 Woodside, DE $104,376

Bear, DE $104,136 Newark, DE $104,097 Claymont, DE $104,310 Delaware City, DE $104,201 Hockessin, DE $104,087 Kirkwood, DE $104,181 Middletown, DE $104,221 Montchanin, DE $104,111

New Castle, DE $104,126 Odessa, DE $104,273 Port Penn, DE $104,343 Rockland, DE $104,121 Saint Georges, DE $104,188 Townsend, DE $104,349 Winterthur, DE $104,134 Lewes, DE $103,690

Wilmington, DE $104,092 Dover, DE $104,506 Dover Afb, DE $103,956 Bethany Beach, DE $103,344 Bethel, DE $103,451 Bridgeville, DE $103,695 Camden Wyoming, DE $104,212 Cheswold, DE $104,472

Clayton, DE $104,475 Dagsboro, DE $103,272 Delmar, DE $103,107 Ellendale, DE $103,419 Felton, DE $104,002 Fenwick Island, DE $103,295 Frankford, DE $103,115 Frederica, DE $104,105

Georgetown, DE $103,233 Greenwood, DE $103,712 Harbeson, DE $103,343 Harrington, DE $103,870 Hartly, DE $104,193 Houston, DE $103,722 Kenton, DE $104,480 Laurel, DE $103,171

Yorklyn, DE $104,118

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

Understanding how a Software QA 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.

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$96,451

Average $104,216/year

$113,252

$8,038

Average $8,685/month

$9,438

$1,855

Average $2,004/week

$2,178

$46

Average $50/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,252	$9,438	$2,178	$54
Average	$104,216	$8,685	$2,004	$50
25th Percentile	$96,451	$8,038	$1,855	$46

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