What are the main factors that influence a QA/Validation Engineer IV'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 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, a QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $114,322,

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

QA/Validation Engineer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA/Validation Engineer IV roles are District of Columbia $138,700, California $138,200, Massachusetts $136,400. 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 IV: $188,896; Optical Engineer IV: $182,697; Embedded Software Engineer IV: $141,488; Engineer IV: $140,132; Nuclear Engineer IV: $140,132.

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QA/Validation Engineer IV Salary in Delaware

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

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a QA/Validation Engineer IV in Delaware is $127,200 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $141,146
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,300 to $134,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,287

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QA/Validation Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,500	$11,208	$2,587	$65
Average	$127,200	$10,600	$2,446	$61
25th Percentile	$117,300	$9,775	$2,256	$56

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Key Factors That Influence QA/Validation Engineer IV Salaries

A QA/Validation Engineer IV'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 IV'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:

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
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $114,322

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
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
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$114,322

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

District of Columbia: $138,700.
California: $138,200.
Massachusetts: $136,400.

District of Columbia $138,700 California $138,200 Massachusetts $136,400 Washington $135,900 New Jersey $135,800 Alaska $135,700 Connecticut $133,900 New York $133,200

Hawaii $131,000 Rhode Island $129,900 Maryland $129,200 Minnesota $128,200 Colorado $127,900 Illinois $127,700 Oregon $127,300 Delaware $126,900

New Hampshire $126,700 Virginia $126,200 Pennsylvania $124,800 Nevada $124,000 North Dakota $123,800 Michigan $123,400 Wisconsin $123,300 Vermont $123,000

Maine $122,200 Texas $122,200 Arizona $122,100 Ohio $122,000 Georgia $120,900 Indiana $120,300 Wyoming $120,200 Utah $120,000

Iowa $119,900 Kansas $119,300 Louisiana $119,200 Missouri $119,100 North Carolina $119,100 Florida $118,600 Montana $118,300 Nebraska $118,100

Kentucky $117,900 South Carolina $117,400 Tennessee $117,100 Idaho $117,000 New Mexico $116,100 Oklahoma $115,900 Alabama $115,100 South Dakota $113,900

Arkansas $113,200 West Virginia $112,900 Mississippi $111,800

Top Paying Cities for QA/Validation Engineer IVs

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: $131,300
Little Creek: $130,100
Magnolia: $130,700

Lincoln, DE $131,300 Little Creek, DE $130,100 Magnolia, DE $130,700 Milford, DE $131,300 Marydel, DE $129,600 Millsboro, DE $131,300 Millville, DE $132,200 Milton, DE $131,300

Nassau, DE $131,300 Ocean View, DE $132,200 Rehoboth Beach, DE $132,200 Seaford, DE $130,000 Selbyville, DE $132,200 Smyrna, DE $129,500 Viola, DE $130,700 Woodside, DE $130,300

Bear, DE $128,500 Newark, DE $128,600 Claymont, DE $128,700 Delaware City, DE $128,600 Hockessin, DE $128,700 Kirkwood, DE $128,600 Middletown, DE $129,200 Montchanin, DE $128,700

New Castle, DE $128,700 Odessa, DE $129,400 Port Penn, DE $128,200 Rockland, DE $128,700 Saint Georges, DE $128,600 Townsend, DE $129,200 Winterthur, DE $128,700 Lewes, DE $131,300

Wilmington, DE $128,700 Dover, DE $130,100 Dover Afb, DE $130,400 Bethany Beach, DE $132,200 Bethel, DE $130,000 Bridgeville, DE $131,300 Camden Wyoming, DE $130,200 Cheswold, DE $129,800

Clayton, DE $129,400 Dagsboro, DE $132,200 Delmar, DE $130,000 Ellendale, DE $131,300 Felton, DE $131,300 Fenwick Island, DE $132,200 Frankford, DE $132,200 Frederica, DE $131,300

Georgetown, DE $131,300 Greenwood, DE $131,300 Harbeson, DE $131,300 Harrington, DE $131,300 Hartly, DE $129,400 Houston, DE $131,300 Kenton, DE $129,400 Laurel, DE $130,000

Yorklyn, DE $128,700

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

Understanding how a QA/Validation Engineer IV'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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$117,300

Average $127,200/year

$134,500

$9,775

Average $10,600/month

$11,208

$2,256

Average $2,446/week

$2,587

$56

Average $61/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,500	$11,208	$2,587	$65
Average	$127,200	$10,600	$2,446	$61
25th Percentile	$117,300	$9,775	$2,256	$56

QA/Validation Engineer IV Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a QA/Validation Engineer IV, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $152,600 - a projected growth of 20% over your current level.

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