What are the main factors that influence a QA/Validation Engineer V'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: a QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $102,290, a QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $127,148, an QA/Validation Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $152,594, a QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $114,322, a QA/Validation Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $133,671,

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

QA/Validation Engineer V salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA/Validation Engineer V roles are District of Columbia $166,490, California $165,890, Massachusetts $163,690. 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 V: $225,699; Integration Engineer V: $172,072; Systems Engineer V: $165,271; Automation Engineer V: $164,400; Technical Engineer V: $161,870.

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QA/Validation Engineer V Salary in Delaware

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

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a QA/Validation Engineer V in Delaware is $152,590 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $171,886
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $142,790 to $162,690
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $133,868

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QA/Validation Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,690	$13,558	$3,129	$78
Average	$152,590	$12,716	$2,934	$73
25th Percentile	$142,790	$11,899	$2,746	$69

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Key Factors That Influence QA/Validation Engineer V Salaries

A QA/Validation Engineer V'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 V'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 III (4-7 years): $102,290
QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years): $127,148
QA/Validation Engineer V (7-10 years): $152,594
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $114,322
QA/Validation Engineering Manager (10+ years): $133,671

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
QA/Validation Engineer III	4-7 years	$102,290
QA/Validation Engineer IV	7+ years	$127,148
QA/Validation Engineer V	7-10 years	$152,594
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$114,322
QA/Validation Engineering Manager	10+ years	$133,671

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

District of Columbia: $166,490.
California: $165,890.
Massachusetts: $163,690.

District of Columbia $166,490 California $165,890 Massachusetts $163,690 Washington $163,090 New Jersey $162,990 Alaska $162,790 Connecticut $160,690 New York $159,890

Hawaii $157,190 Rhode Island $155,890 Maryland $155,090 Minnesota $153,890 Colorado $153,390 Illinois $153,290 Oregon $152,690 Delaware $152,290

New Hampshire $151,990 Virginia $151,390 Pennsylvania $149,690 Nevada $148,790 North Dakota $148,590 Michigan $148,090 Wisconsin $147,890 Vermont $147,590

Texas $146,690 Maine $146,590 Arizona $146,490 Ohio $146,390 Georgia $145,090 Indiana $144,390 Wyoming $144,190 Utah $143,990

Iowa $143,890 Kansas $143,190 Louisiana $142,990 North Carolina $142,890 Missouri $142,890 Florida $142,290 Montana $141,990 Nebraska $141,690

Kentucky $141,490 South Carolina $140,890 Tennessee $140,490 Idaho $140,390 New Mexico $139,290 Oklahoma $139,090 Alabama $138,190 South Dakota $136,690

Arkansas $135,890 West Virginia $135,390 Mississippi $134,090

Top Paying Cities for QA/Validation Engineer Vs

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: $157,590
Little Creek: $156,190
Magnolia: $156,790

Lincoln, DE $157,590 Little Creek, DE $156,190 Magnolia, DE $156,790 Milford, DE $157,590 Marydel, DE $155,590 Millsboro, DE $157,590 Millville, DE $158,690 Milton, DE $157,590

Nassau, DE $157,590 Ocean View, DE $158,690 Rehoboth Beach, DE $158,690 Seaford, DE $155,990 Selbyville, DE $158,690 Smyrna, DE $155,390 Viola, DE $156,790 Woodside, DE $156,390

Bear, DE $154,290 Newark, DE $154,290 Claymont, DE $154,390 Delaware City, DE $154,290 Hockessin, DE $154,390 Kirkwood, DE $154,290 Middletown, DE $155,090 Montchanin, DE $154,390

New Castle, DE $154,390 Odessa, DE $155,290 Port Penn, DE $153,890 Rockland, DE $154,390 Saint Georges, DE $154,290 Townsend, DE $155,090 Winterthur, DE $154,390 Lewes, DE $157,590

Wilmington, DE $154,390 Dover, DE $156,090 Dover Afb, DE $156,390 Bethany Beach, DE $158,690 Bethel, DE $155,990 Bridgeville, DE $157,590 Camden Wyoming, DE $156,290 Cheswold, DE $155,690

Clayton, DE $155,290 Dagsboro, DE $158,690 Delmar, DE $155,990 Ellendale, DE $157,590 Felton, DE $157,590 Fenwick Island, DE $158,690 Frankford, DE $158,690 Frederica, DE $157,590

Georgetown, DE $157,590 Greenwood, DE $157,590 Harbeson, DE $157,590 Harrington, DE $157,590 Hartly, DE $155,290 Houston, DE $157,590 Kenton, DE $155,290 Laurel, DE $155,990

Yorklyn, DE $154,390

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

Understanding how a QA/Validation Engineer V'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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$142,790

Average $152,590/year

$162,690

$11,899

Average $12,716/month

$13,558

$2,746

Average $2,934/week

$3,129

$69

Average $73/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,690	$13,558	$3,129	$78
Average	$152,590	$12,716	$2,934	$73
25th Percentile	$142,790	$11,899	$2,746	$69

QA/Validation Engineer V Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a QA/Validation Engineer V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $114,400 - a projected growth of -25% over your current level.

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