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

A QA Analyst's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $70,356, a Quality Assurance Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $85,515, a QA Analyst (4-7 years)earns $103,515, a Quality Assurance Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $129,170, a Quality Assurance Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $156,226,

What are the highest paying states for a QA Analyst?

QA Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA Analyst roles are District of Columbia $113,045, California $112,617, Massachusetts $111,116. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of QA Analyst roles make?

Salaries for QA Analyst level roles vary by specialization: QA Analyst V: $152,300; Lead QA Analyst: $130,184; QA Analyst IV: $125,900; QA Analyst III: $100,900; Principal QA Analyst: $84,344.

QA Analyst Salary in Delaware

How much does a QA Analyst make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a QA Analyst in Delaware is $103,632 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,306
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,243 to $112,360
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,695

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QA Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,360	$9,363	$2,161	$54
Average	$103,632	$8,636	$1,993	$50
25th Percentile	$94,243	$7,854	$1,812	$45

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Key Factors That Influence QA Analyst Salaries

A 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 QA Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $70,356
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,515
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,515
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,170
Expert (over 8 years): $156,226

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level QA Analyst	$70,356
Quality A... Level QA Analyst	$85,515
QA Analys... Level QA Analyst	$103,515
Quality A... Level QA Analyst	$129,170
Quality A... Level QA Analyst	$156,226

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

District of Columbia: $113,045.
California: $112,617.
Massachusetts: $111,116.

District of Columbia $113,045 California $112,617 Massachusetts $111,116 Washington $110,707 New Jersey $110,666 Alaska $110,524 Connecticut $109,115 New York $108,543

Hawaii $106,715 Rhode Island $105,858 Maryland $105,276 Minnesota $104,479 Colorado $104,173 Illinois $104,071 Oregon $103,683 Delaware $103,397

New Hampshire $103,217 Virginia $102,815 Pennsylvania $101,641 Nevada $101,049 North Dakota $100,855 Michigan $100,548 Wisconsin $100,436 Vermont $100,211

Texas $99,589 Maine $99,548 Arizona $99,487 Ohio $99,415 Georgia $98,476 Indiana $98,006 Wyoming $97,914 Utah $97,771

Iowa $97,710 Kansas $97,220 Louisiana $97,077 North Carolina $97,026 Missouri $97,005 Florida $96,607 Montana $96,393 Nebraska $96,189

Kentucky $96,076 South Carolina $95,668 Tennessee $95,413 Idaho $95,311 New Mexico $94,565 Oklahoma $94,402 Alabama $93,800 South Dakota $92,789

Arkansas $92,237 West Virginia $91,941 Mississippi $91,053

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $107,011
Little Creek: $106,021
Magnolia: $106,460

Lincoln, DE $107,011 Little Creek, DE $106,021 Magnolia, DE $106,460 Milford, DE $107,011 Marydel, DE $105,623 Millsboro, DE $107,011 Millville, DE $107,726 Milton, DE $107,011

Nassau, DE $107,011 Ocean View, DE $107,726 Rehoboth Beach, DE $107,726 Seaford, DE $105,888 Selbyville, DE $107,726 Smyrna, DE $105,500 Viola, DE $106,460 Woodside, DE $106,154

Bear, DE $104,724 Newark, DE $104,765 Claymont, DE $104,847 Delaware City, DE $104,765 Hockessin, DE $104,847 Kirkwood, DE $104,765 Middletown, DE $105,286 Montchanin, DE $104,847

New Castle, DE $104,847 Odessa, DE $105,429 Port Penn, DE $104,479 Rockland, DE $104,847 Saint Georges, DE $104,765 Townsend, DE $105,276 Winterthur, DE $104,847 Lewes, DE $107,011

Wilmington, DE $104,847 Dover, DE $105,970 Dover Afb, DE $106,215 Bethany Beach, DE $107,726 Bethel, DE $105,888 Bridgeville, DE $107,011 Camden Wyoming, DE $106,082 Cheswold, DE $105,725

Clayton, DE $105,459 Dagsboro, DE $107,726 Delmar, DE $105,888 Ellendale, DE $107,011 Felton, DE $107,011 Fenwick Island, DE $107,726 Frankford, DE $107,726 Frederica, DE $107,011

Georgetown, DE $107,011 Greenwood, DE $107,011 Harbeson, DE $107,011 Harrington, DE $107,011 Hartly, DE $105,408 Houston, DE $107,011 Kenton, DE $105,459 Laurel, DE $105,888

Yorklyn, DE $104,847

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

Understanding how a 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

$94,243

Average $103,632/year

$112,360

$7,854

Average $8,636/month

$9,363

$1,812

Average $1,993/week

$2,161

$45

Average $50/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,360	$9,363	$2,161	$54
Average	$103,632	$8,636	$1,993	$50
25th Percentile	$94,243	$7,854	$1,812	$45

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