What are the main factors that influence a Lead Quality 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 Lead Quality Engineer's salary?

A Lead Quality Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $77,677, a Quality Assurance Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $91,414, a Lead Quality Engineer (4-7 years)earns $103,394, a Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,521, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $154,242,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Quality Engineer?

Lead Quality Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Quality Engineer roles are District of Columbia $113,016, California $112,588, Massachusetts $111,087. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Quality Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Quality Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead: $140,200; Quality Assurance Lead: $137,539; Lead Quality Manager: $130,184; Lead Quality Analyst: $125,535; Quality Assurance Engineer - Project Lead: $125,270.

Lead Quality Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Quality Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead Quality Engineer in Delaware is $103,605 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,701
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,779 to $112,554
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,654

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Lead Quality Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,554	$9,379	$2,164	$54
Average	$103,605	$8,634	$1,992	$50
25th Percentile	$95,779	$7,982	$1,842	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Quality Engineer Salaries

A Lead Quality 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 Lead Quality Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Quality 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): $77,677
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,414
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,394
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,521
Expert (over 8 years): $154,242

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level Lead Quality Engineer	$77,677
Quality A... Level Lead Quality Engineer	$91,414
Lead Qual... Level Lead Quality Engineer	$103,394
Quality A... Level Lead Quality Engineer	$128,521
Quality A... Level Lead Quality Engineer	$154,242

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How Do Lead Quality 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 Lead Quality Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $113,016.
California: $112,588.
Massachusetts: $111,087.

District of Columbia $113,016 California $112,588 Massachusetts $111,087 Washington $110,679 New Jersey $110,638 Alaska $110,495 Connecticut $109,086 New York $108,515

Hawaii $106,688 Rhode Island $105,830 Maryland $105,248 Minnesota $104,452 Colorado $104,146 Illinois $104,044 Oregon $103,656 Delaware $103,370

New Hampshire $103,191 Virginia $102,789 Pennsylvania $101,615 Nevada $101,023 North Dakota $100,829 Michigan $100,522 Wisconsin $100,410 Vermont $100,186

Texas $99,563 Maine $99,522 Arizona $99,461 Ohio $99,389 Georgia $98,450 Indiana $97,981 Wyoming $97,889 Utah $97,746

Iowa $97,685 Kansas $97,195 Louisiana $97,052 North Carolina $97,001 Missouri $96,981 Florida $96,582 Montana $96,368 Nebraska $96,164

Kentucky $96,052 South Carolina $95,643 Tennessee $95,388 Idaho $95,286 New Mexico $94,541 Oklahoma $94,378 Alabama $93,775 South Dakota $92,765

Arkansas $92,214 West Virginia $91,918 Mississippi $91,030

Top Paying Cities for Lead Quality 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: $106,984
Little Creek: $105,994
Magnolia: $106,433

Lincoln, DE $106,984 Little Creek, DE $105,994 Magnolia, DE $106,433 Milford, DE $106,984 Marydel, DE $105,596 Millsboro, DE $106,984 Millville, DE $107,698 Milton, DE $106,984

Nassau, DE $106,984 Ocean View, DE $107,698 Rehoboth Beach, DE $107,698 Seaford, DE $105,861 Selbyville, DE $107,698 Smyrna, DE $105,473 Viola, DE $106,433 Woodside, DE $106,126

Bear, DE $104,697 Newark, DE $104,738 Claymont, DE $104,820 Delaware City, DE $104,738 Hockessin, DE $104,820 Kirkwood, DE $104,738 Middletown, DE $105,259 Montchanin, DE $104,820

New Castle, DE $104,820 Odessa, DE $105,402 Port Penn, DE $104,452 Rockland, DE $104,820 Saint Georges, DE $104,738 Townsend, DE $105,248 Winterthur, DE $104,820 Lewes, DE $106,984

Wilmington, DE $104,820 Dover, DE $105,943 Dover Afb, DE $106,188 Bethany Beach, DE $107,698 Bethel, DE $105,861 Bridgeville, DE $106,984 Camden Wyoming, DE $106,055 Cheswold, DE $105,698

Clayton, DE $105,432 Dagsboro, DE $107,698 Delmar, DE $105,861 Ellendale, DE $106,984 Felton, DE $106,984 Fenwick Island, DE $107,698 Frankford, DE $107,698 Frederica, DE $106,984

Georgetown, DE $106,984 Greenwood, DE $106,984 Harbeson, DE $106,984 Harrington, DE $106,984 Hartly, DE $105,381 Houston, DE $106,984 Kenton, DE $105,432 Laurel, DE $105,861

Yorklyn, DE $104,820

Lead Quality Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Quality 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$95,779

Average $103,605/year

$112,554

$7,982

Average $8,634/month

$9,379

$1,842

Average $1,992/week

$2,164

$46

Average $50/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,554	$9,379	$2,164	$54
Average	$103,605	$8,634	$1,992	$50
25th Percentile	$95,779	$7,982	$1,842	$46

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