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 $77,795, a Quality Assurance Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $91,558, a Software QA Engineer (4-7 years)earns $103,557, a Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,762, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $154,509,

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 $113,946, California $113,514, Massachusetts $112,001. 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: $176,600; Software QA Engineer V: $153,700; Network Software QA Engineer: $151,152; 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 April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software QA Engineer in Delaware is $104,221 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): $121,475
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,459 to $113,252
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,392

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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	$104,221	$8,685	$2,004	$50
25th Percentile	$96,459	$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): $77,795
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,558
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,557
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,762
Expert (over 8 years): $154,509

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level Software QA Engineer	$77,795
Quality A... Level Software QA Engineer	$91,558
Software ... Level Software QA Engineer	$103,557
Quality A... Level Software QA Engineer	$128,762
Quality A... Level Software QA Engineer	$154,509

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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: $113,946.
California: $113,514.
Massachusetts: $112,001.

District of Columbia $113,946 California $113,514 Massachusetts $112,001 Washington $111,590 New Jersey $111,548 Alaska $111,404 Connecticut $109,984 New York $109,408

Hawaii $107,566 Rhode Island $106,701 Maryland $106,115 Minnesota $105,312 Colorado $105,003 Illinois $104,900 Oregon $104,509 Delaware $104,221

New Hampshire $104,040 Virginia $103,634 Pennsylvania $102,451 Nevada $101,854 North Dakota $101,658 Michigan $101,350 Wisconsin $101,237 Vermont $101,010

Texas $100,382 Maine $100,341 Arizona $100,279 Ohio $100,207 Georgia $99,261 Indiana $98,787 Wyoming $98,695 Utah $98,550

Iowa $98,489 Kansas $97,995 Louisiana $97,851 North Carolina $97,799 Missouri $97,779 Florida $97,377 Montana $97,161 Nebraska $96,955

Kentucky $96,842 South Carolina $96,430 Tennessee $96,173 Idaho $96,070 New Mexico $95,319 Oklahoma $95,154 Alabama $94,547 South Dakota $93,528

Arkansas $92,973 West Virginia $92,674 Mississippi $91,779

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: $107,864
Little Creek: $106,866
Magnolia: $107,308

Lincoln, DE $107,864 Little Creek, DE $106,866 Magnolia, DE $107,308 Milford, DE $107,864 Marydel, DE $106,465 Millsboro, DE $107,864 Millville, DE $108,585 Milton, DE $107,864

Nassau, DE $107,864 Ocean View, DE $108,585 Rehoboth Beach, DE $108,585 Seaford, DE $106,732 Selbyville, DE $108,585 Smyrna, DE $106,341 Viola, DE $107,308 Woodside, DE $107,000

Bear, DE $105,559 Newark, DE $105,600 Claymont, DE $105,682 Delaware City, DE $105,600 Hockessin, DE $105,682 Kirkwood, DE $105,600 Middletown, DE $106,125 Montchanin, DE $105,682

New Castle, DE $105,682 Odessa, DE $106,269 Port Penn, DE $105,312 Rockland, DE $105,682 Saint Georges, DE $105,600 Townsend, DE $106,115 Winterthur, DE $105,682 Lewes, DE $107,864

Wilmington, DE $105,682 Dover, DE $106,814 Dover Afb, DE $107,061 Bethany Beach, DE $108,585 Bethel, DE $106,732 Bridgeville, DE $107,864 Camden Wyoming, DE $106,928 Cheswold, DE $106,567

Clayton, DE $106,300 Dagsboro, DE $108,585 Delmar, DE $106,732 Ellendale, DE $107,864 Felton, DE $107,864 Fenwick Island, DE $108,585 Frankford, DE $108,585 Frederica, DE $107,864

Georgetown, DE $107,864 Greenwood, DE $107,864 Harbeson, DE $107,864 Harrington, DE $107,864 Hartly, DE $106,248 Houston, DE $107,864 Kenton, DE $106,300 Laurel, DE $106,732

Yorklyn, DE $105,682

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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$96,459

Average $104,221/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	$104,221	$8,685	$2,004	$50
25th Percentile	$96,459	$8,038	$1,855	$46

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