What are the main factors that influence a Lead QA Analyst's salary?

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

How does experience change A Lead QA Analyst's salary?

A Lead QA Analyst's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $132,821, a Quality Assurance Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $160,642, a Lead QA Analyst (10+ years)earns $135,397, a Quality Assurance Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $171,493, a Quality Assurance Director (10+ years)earns $209,011,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead QA Analyst?

Lead QA Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead QA Analyst roles are District of Columbia $144,140, California $143,593, Massachusetts $141,679. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead QA Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Lead QA Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Qa Automation Lead: $137,539; Software QA Analyst IV: $131,500; Qa Lead: $126,558; Software Qa Lead: $126,558; QA Analyst IV: $125,900.

Lead QA Analyst Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lead QA Analyst make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead QA Analyst in Rhode Island is $135,912 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

However, a Lead QA Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $162,035
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $123,947 to $149,586
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,054

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Lead QA Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$149,586	$12,465	$2,877	$72
Average	$135,912	$11,326	$2,614	$65
25th Percentile	$123,947	$10,329	$2,384	$60

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Key Factors That Influence Lead QA Analyst Salaries

A Lead QA Analyst'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 Lead QA Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead QA Analyst'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): $132,821
Early Career (1-2 years): $160,642
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $135,397
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $171,493
Expert (over 8 years): $209,011

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level Lead QA Analyst	$132,821
Quality A... Level Lead QA Analyst	$160,642
Lead QA A... Level Lead QA Analyst	$135,397
Quality A... Level Lead QA Analyst	$171,493
Quality A... Level Lead QA Analyst	$209,011

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How Do Lead QA Analyst 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 Lead QA Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $144,140.
California: $143,593.
Massachusetts: $141,679.

District of Columbia $144,140 California $143,593 Massachusetts $141,679 Washington $141,158 New Jersey $141,106 Alaska $140,924 Connecticut $139,128 New York $138,399

Hawaii $136,068 Rhode Island $134,975 Maryland $134,233 Minnesota $133,217 Colorado $132,827 Illinois $132,696 Oregon $132,202 Delaware $131,837

New Hampshire $131,608 Virginia $131,095 Pennsylvania $129,598 Nevada $128,843 North Dakota $128,596 Michigan $128,205 Wisconsin $128,062 Vermont $127,776

Texas $126,981 Maine $126,929 Arizona $126,851 Ohio $126,760 Georgia $125,562 Indiana $124,964 Wyoming $124,846 Utah $124,664

Iowa $124,586 Kansas $123,961 Louisiana $123,779 North Carolina $123,714 Missouri $123,688 Florida $123,180 Montana $122,907 Nebraska $122,646

Kentucky $122,503 South Carolina $121,982 Tennessee $121,657 Idaho $121,527 New Mexico $120,576 Oklahoma $120,368 Alabama $119,600 South Dakota $118,311

Arkansas $117,608 West Virginia $117,231 Mississippi $116,098

Top Paying Cities for Lead QA Analysts

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:

Adamsville: $137,188
Albion: $134,910
Ashaway: $137,709

Adamsville, RI $137,188 Albion, RI $134,910 Ashaway, RI $137,709 Barrington, RI $134,910 Block Island, RI $136,993 Bradford, RI $137,617 Bristol, RI $134,779 Carolina, RI $136,498

Charlestown, RI $136,641 Chepachet, RI $134,649 Clayville, RI $134,779 Coventry, RI $134,649 West Greenwich, RI $134,558 East Greenwich, RI $134,740 Exeter, RI $137,617 Fiskeville, RI $134,910

Forestdale, RI $134,779 Foster, RI $134,558 Glendale, RI $134,558 Greene, RI $136,068 Greenville, RI $134,910 Harmony, RI $134,871 Harrisville, RI $134,649 Hope, RI $134,910

Hope Valley, RI $137,709 Hopkinton, RI $137,748 Jamestown, RI $136,368 Kenyon, RI $137,578 Little Compton, RI $137,136 Manville, RI $134,910 Mapleville, RI $134,558 Newport, RI $136,394

Middletown, RI $136,967 North Kingstown, RI $134,519 North Scituate, RI $134,871 Oakland, RI $134,688 Pascoag, RI $134,610 Pawtucket, RI $134,910 Central Falls, RI $134,910 Cumberland, RI $134,910

Lincoln, RI $134,910 Portsmouth, RI $135,847 Prudence Island, RI $134,649 Rockville, RI $137,748 Saunderstown, RI $136,446 Shannock, RI $137,539 Slatersville, RI $134,779 Slocum, RI $136,446

Tiverton, RI $137,227 Wakefield, RI $136,303 Kingston, RI $136,329 Narragansett, RI $136,355 Peace Dale, RI $136,303 Warren, RI $134,871 Warwick, RI $134,910 Westerly, RI $137,787

West Kingston, RI $136,407 West Warwick, RI $134,910 Wood River Junction, RI $137,617 Woonsocket, RI $134,779 North Smithfield, RI $134,871 Wyoming, RI $137,578 Providence, RI $134,910 Cranston, RI $134,910

North Providence, RI $134,910 East Providence, RI $134,910 Riverside, RI $134,910 Rumford, RI $134,910 Smithfield, RI $134,910 Johnston, RI $134,910

Lead QA Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead QA Analyst'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$123,947

Average $135,912/year

$149,586

$10,329

Average $11,326/month

$12,465

$2,384

Average $2,614/week

$2,877

$60

Average $65/hour

$72

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$149,586	$12,465	$2,877	$72
Average	$135,912	$11,326	$2,614	$65
25th Percentile	$123,947	$10,329	$2,384	$60

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