What are the main factors that influence a QA/Validation Engineer I's salary?

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

How does experience change A QA/Validation Engineer 's salary?

A QA/Validation Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an QA/Validation Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $76,847, an Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer (2-4 years)earns $90,438, a QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $102,290, a QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $127,148, an Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years)earns $152,594,

What are the highest paying states for a QA/Validation Engineer I?

QA/Validation Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA/Validation Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $83,830, California $83,510, Massachusetts $82,400. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of QA/Validation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for QA/Validation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Drilling Engineer I: $116,330; Optical Engineer I: $94,189; Corrosion Engineer I: $93,365; Hardware Engineer I: $82,436; Embedded Software Engineer I: $80,085.

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QA/Validation Engineer I Salary in Delaware

How much does a QA/Validation Engineer I make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a QA/Validation Engineer I in Delaware is $76,850 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,720
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,190 to $82,540
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,126

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QA/Validation Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,540	$6,878	$1,587	$40
Average	$76,850	$6,404	$1,478	$37
25th Percentile	$70,190	$5,849	$1,350	$34

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Key Factors That Influence QA/Validation Engineer I Salaries

A QA/Validation Engineer I'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 QA/Validation Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a QA/Validation Engineer I'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:

QA/Validation Engineer I (0-2 years): $76,847
Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer (2-4 years): $90,438
QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years): $102,290
QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years): $127,148
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years): $152,594

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
QA/Validation Engineer I	0-2 years	$76,847
Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer	2-4 years	$90,438
QA/Validation Engineer III	4-7 years	$102,290
QA/Validation Engineer IV	7+ years	$127,148
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer	7-10 years	$152,594

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How Do QA/Validation Engineer I 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 QA/Validation Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,830.
California: $83,510.
Massachusetts: $82,400.

District of Columbia $83,830 California $83,510 Massachusetts $82,400 Washington $82,100 New Jersey $82,070 Alaska $81,960 Connecticut $80,920 New York $80,490

Hawaii $79,140 Rhode Island $78,500 Maryland $78,070 Minnesota $77,480 Colorado $77,250 Illinois $77,180 Oregon $76,890 Delaware $76,680

New Hampshire $76,540 Virginia $76,250 Pennsylvania $75,380 Nevada $74,940 North Dakota $74,790 Michigan $74,570 Wisconsin $74,480 Vermont $74,320

Texas $73,850 Maine $73,820 Arizona $73,780 Ohio $73,720 Georgia $73,030 Indiana $72,680 Wyoming $72,610 Utah $72,510

Iowa $72,460 Kansas $72,100 Louisiana $71,990 North Carolina $71,950 Missouri $71,940 Florida $71,640 Montana $71,480 Nebraska $71,330

Kentucky $71,250 South Carolina $70,950 Tennessee $70,760 Idaho $70,680 New Mexico $70,130 Oklahoma $70,010 Alabama $69,560 South Dakota $68,810

Arkansas $68,400 West Virginia $68,180 Mississippi $67,520

Top Paying Cities for QA/Validation Engineer Is

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: $79,360
Little Creek: $78,620
Magnolia: $78,950

Lincoln, DE $79,360 Little Creek, DE $78,620 Magnolia, DE $78,950 Milford, DE $79,360 Marydel, DE $78,330 Millsboro, DE $79,360 Millville, DE $79,890 Milton, DE $79,360

Nassau, DE $79,360 Ocean View, DE $79,890 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,890 Seaford, DE $78,520 Selbyville, DE $79,890 Smyrna, DE $78,240 Viola, DE $78,950 Woodside, DE $78,720

Bear, DE $77,660 Newark, DE $77,690 Claymont, DE $77,750 Delaware City, DE $77,690 Hockessin, DE $77,750 Kirkwood, DE $77,690 Middletown, DE $78,080 Montchanin, DE $77,750

New Castle, DE $77,750 Odessa, DE $78,180 Port Penn, DE $77,480 Rockland, DE $77,750 Saint Georges, DE $77,690 Townsend, DE $78,070 Winterthur, DE $77,750 Lewes, DE $79,360

Wilmington, DE $77,750 Dover, DE $78,590 Dover Afb, DE $78,770 Bethany Beach, DE $79,890 Bethel, DE $78,520 Bridgeville, DE $79,360 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,670 Cheswold, DE $78,400

Clayton, DE $78,210 Dagsboro, DE $79,890 Delmar, DE $78,520 Ellendale, DE $79,360 Felton, DE $79,360 Fenwick Island, DE $79,890 Frankford, DE $79,890 Frederica, DE $79,360

Georgetown, DE $79,360 Greenwood, DE $79,360 Harbeson, DE $79,360 Harrington, DE $79,360 Hartly, DE $78,170 Houston, DE $79,360 Kenton, DE $78,210 Laurel, DE $78,520

Yorklyn, DE $77,750

QA/Validation Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a QA/Validation Engineer I'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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$70,190

Average $76,850/year

$82,540

$5,849

Average $6,404/month

$6,878

$1,350

Average $1,478/week

$1,587

$34

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,540	$6,878	$1,587	$40
Average	$76,850	$6,404	$1,478	$37
25th Percentile	$70,190	$5,849	$1,350	$34

QA/Validation Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a QA/Validation Engineer I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $90,500 - a projected growth of 18% over your current level.

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