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 $77,803, a Quality Assurance Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $91,565, a Software QA Engineer (4-7 years)earns $103,564, a Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,746, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $154,504,

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 $113,957, California $113,525, Massachusetts $112,012. 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: $176,500; Software QA Engineer V: $153,600; Network Software QA Engineer: $151,139; 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 January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software QA Engineer in Delaware is $104,231 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): $121,553
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,454 to $113,298
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,374

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Software QA Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,298	$9,441	$2,179	$54
Average	$104,231	$8,686	$2,004	$50
25th Percentile	$96,454	$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): $77,803
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,565
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,564
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,746
Expert (over 8 years): $154,504

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level Software QA Engineer	$77,803
Quality A... Level Software QA Engineer	$91,565
Software ... Level Software QA Engineer	$103,564
Quality A... Level Software QA Engineer	$128,746
Quality A... Level Software QA Engineer	$154,504

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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: $113,957.
California: $113,525.
Massachusetts: $112,012.

District of Columbia $113,957 California $113,525 Massachusetts $112,012 Washington $111,600 New Jersey $111,559 Alaska $111,415 Connecticut $109,995 New York $109,419

Hawaii $107,576 Rhode Island $106,712 Maryland $106,125 Minnesota $105,322 Colorado $105,013 Illinois $104,910 Oregon $104,519 Delaware $104,231

New Hampshire $104,050 Virginia $103,644 Pennsylvania $102,461 Nevada $101,864 North Dakota $101,668 Michigan $101,360 Wisconsin $101,246 Vermont $101,020

Texas $100,392 Maine $100,351 Arizona $100,289 Ohio $100,217 Georgia $99,270 Indiana $98,797 Wyoming $98,704 Utah $98,560

Iowa $98,498 Kansas $98,004 Louisiana $97,860 North Carolina $97,809 Missouri $97,788 Florida $97,387 Montana $97,171 Nebraska $96,965

Kentucky $96,851 South Carolina $96,440 Tennessee $96,182 Idaho $96,080 New Mexico $95,328 Oklahoma $95,164 Alabama $94,556 South Dakota $93,537

Arkansas $92,982 West Virginia $92,683 Mississippi $91,788

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: $107,875
Little Creek: $106,876
Magnolia: $107,319

Lincoln, DE $107,875 Little Creek, DE $106,876 Magnolia, DE $107,319 Milford, DE $107,875 Marydel, DE $106,475 Millsboro, DE $107,875 Millville, DE $108,595 Milton, DE $107,875

Nassau, DE $107,875 Ocean View, DE $108,595 Rehoboth Beach, DE $108,595 Seaford, DE $106,742 Selbyville, DE $108,595 Smyrna, DE $106,351 Viola, DE $107,319 Woodside, DE $107,010

Bear, DE $105,569 Newark, DE $105,610 Claymont, DE $105,693 Delaware City, DE $105,610 Hockessin, DE $105,693 Kirkwood, DE $105,610 Middletown, DE $106,135 Montchanin, DE $105,693

New Castle, DE $105,693 Odessa, DE $106,279 Port Penn, DE $105,322 Rockland, DE $105,693 Saint Georges, DE $105,610 Townsend, DE $106,125 Winterthur, DE $105,693 Lewes, DE $107,875

Wilmington, DE $105,693 Dover, DE $106,825 Dover Afb, DE $107,072 Bethany Beach, DE $108,595 Bethel, DE $106,742 Bridgeville, DE $107,875 Camden Wyoming, DE $106,938 Cheswold, DE $106,578

Clayton, DE $106,310 Dagsboro, DE $108,595 Delmar, DE $106,742 Ellendale, DE $107,875 Felton, DE $107,875 Fenwick Island, DE $108,595 Frankford, DE $108,595 Frederica, DE $107,875

Georgetown, DE $107,875 Greenwood, DE $107,875 Harbeson, DE $107,875 Harrington, DE $107,875 Hartly, DE $106,259 Houston, DE $107,875 Kenton, DE $106,310 Laurel, DE $106,742

Yorklyn, DE $105,693

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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$96,454

Average $104,231/year

$113,298

$8,038

Average $8,686/month

$9,441

$1,855

Average $2,004/week

$2,179

$46

Average $50/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,298	$9,441	$2,179	$54
Average	$104,231	$8,686	$2,004	$50
25th Percentile	$96,454	$8,038	$1,855	$46

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