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

A QA Director's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $171,565, a Quality Assurance Manager (10+ years)earns $144,603, a Quality Assurance Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $183,153, a QA Director (10+ years)earns $223,222, a VP of Quality Assurance (10+ years)earns $275,365,

What are the highest paying states for a QA Director?

QA Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA Director roles are District of Columbia $221,804, California $220,963, Massachusetts $218,018. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of QA Director roles make?

Salaries for QA Director level roles vary by specialization: Director - QA & Food Safety: $200,329; Director Of Qa: $200,247; QA/Validation Engineering Director: $196,000; QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior: $160,600; Associate Director of QA: $140,655.

QA Director Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a QA Director make in District of Columbia?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a QA Director in District of Columbia is $222,966 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $107.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $256,747
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $206,995 to $240,648
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $192,454

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QA Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$240,648	$20,054	$4,628	$116
Average	$222,966	$18,581	$4,288	$107
25th Percentile	$206,995	$17,250	$3,981	$100

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Key Factors That Influence QA Director Salaries

A QA Director'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 Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a QA Director'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): $171,565
Early Career (1-2 years): $144,603
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $183,153
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $223,222
Expert (over 8 years): $275,365

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level QA Director	$171,565
Quality A... Level QA Director	$144,603
Quality A... Level QA Director	$183,153
QA Direct... Level QA Director	$223,222
VP of Qua... Level QA Director	$275,365

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

District of Columbia: $221,804.
California: $220,963.
Massachusetts: $218,018.

District of Columbia $221,804 California $220,963 Massachusetts $218,018 Washington $217,217 New Jersey $217,137 Alaska $216,856 Connecticut $214,092 New York $212,970

Hawaii $209,384 Rhode Island $207,701 Maryland $206,559 Minnesota $204,997 Colorado $204,396 Illinois $204,195 Oregon $203,434 Delaware $202,873

New Hampshire $202,521 Virginia $201,731 Pennsylvania $199,428 Nevada $198,266 North Dakota $197,885 Michigan $197,284 Wisconsin $197,064 Vermont $196,623

Texas $195,401 Maine $195,321 Arizona $195,201 Ohio $195,060 Georgia $193,217 Indiana $192,296 Wyoming $192,116 Utah $191,835

Iowa $191,715 Kansas $190,753 Louisiana $190,473 North Carolina $190,373 Missouri $190,333 Florida $189,551 Montana $189,131 Nebraska $188,730

Kentucky $188,510 South Carolina $187,708 Tennessee $187,208 Idaho $187,007 New Mexico $185,545 Oklahoma $185,224 Alabama $184,042 South Dakota $182,059

Arkansas $180,977 West Virginia $180,396 Mississippi $178,654

Top Paying Cities for QA Directors

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:

Parcel Return Service: $221,804
Washington: $221,804
Naval Anacost Annex: $221,804

Parcel Return Service, DC $221,804 Washington, DC $221,804 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $221,804 Washington Navy Yard, DC $221,804

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

Understanding how a QA Director'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

$206,995

Average $222,966/year

$240,648

$17,250

Average $18,581/month

$20,054

$3,981

Average $4,288/week

$4,628

$100

Average $107/hour

$116

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$240,648	$20,054	$4,628	$116
Average	$222,966	$18,581	$4,288	$107
25th Percentile	$206,995	$17,250	$3,981	$100

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