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

A QA Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $89,823, a Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $101,594, a QA Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $126,284, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $151,557, a Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $113,545,

What are the highest paying states for a QA Engineer IV?

QA Engineer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA Engineer IV roles are District of Columbia $139,778, California $139,248, Massachusetts $137,392. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of QA Engineer roles make?

Salaries for QA Engineer level roles vary by specialization: DevOps Engineer IV: $151,824; Software QA Analyst IV: $131,500; QA Specialist IV: $126,690; QA Analyst IV: $125,900; QA/Validation Engineer IV: $125,300.

How do different companies affect a QA Engineer IV's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for QA Engineer IV roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

QA Engineer IV Salary in the United States

How much does a QA Engineer IV make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a QA Engineer IV in the United States is $126,245 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,327
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,135 to $133,093
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,840

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered HR

Smart Recruiting

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

QA Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,093	$11,091	$2,559	$64
Average	$126,245	$10,520	$2,428	$61
25th Percentile	$117,135	$9,761	$2,253	$56

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out QA Engineer IV Job Openings in the United States

Systems Engineer IV with Security Clearance

Battelle Memorial Institute - Columbus, OH

Test Engineer IV with Security Clearance

Battelle Memorial Institute - Columbus, OH

TEST ENGINEER IV WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Battelle Memorial Institute - Columbus, OH

SYSTEMS ENGINEER IV WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Battelle Memorial Institute - Columbus, OH

Search More QA Engineer IV Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence QA Engineer IV Salaries

A QA Engineer IV'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects QA Engineer IV Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a QA Engineer IV'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): $89,823
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,594
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,284
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,557
Expert (over 8 years): $113,545

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level QA Engineer IV	$89,823
Quality A... Level QA Engineer IV	$101,594
QA Engine... Level QA Engineer IV	$126,284
Quality A... Level QA Engineer IV	$151,557
Quality A... Level QA Engineer IV	$113,545

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

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

District of Columbia: $139,778.
California: $139,248.
Massachusetts: $137,392.

District of Columbia $139,778

California $139,248

Massachusetts $137,392

Washington $136,887

New Jersey $136,837

Alaska $136,660

Connecticut $134,918

New York $134,211

Hawaii $131,951

Rhode Island $130,890

Maryland $130,171

Minnesota $129,186

Colorado $128,807

Illinois $128,681

Oregon $128,201

Delaware $127,848

New Hampshire $127,626

Virginia $127,128

Pennsylvania $125,677

Nevada $124,944

North Dakota $124,704

Michigan $124,326

Wisconsin $124,187

Vermont $123,909

Texas $123,139

Maine $123,089

Arizona $123,013

Ohio $122,924

Georgia $121,763

Indiana $121,182

Wyoming $121,069

Utah $120,892

Iowa $120,816

Kansas $120,210

Louisiana $120,033

North Carolina $119,970

Missouri $119,945

Florida $119,453

Montana $119,188

Nebraska $118,935

Kentucky $118,796

South Carolina $118,291

Tennessee $117,976

Idaho $117,849

New Mexico $116,928

Oklahoma $116,726

Alabama $115,981

South Dakota $114,731

Arkansas $114,049

West Virginia $113,683

Mississippi $112,585

Top Paying Cities for QA Engineer IVs

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:

San Jose: $159,232
San Francisco: $157,667
Oakland: $154,170

San Jose, CA $159,232

San Francisco, CA $157,667

Oakland, CA $154,170

New York, NY $146,305

Queens Village, NY $145,358

Paramus, NJ $144,348

Passaic, NJ $144,222

Bergenfield, NJ $144,096

Stamford, CT $143,906

Huntington, NY $143,780

Newark, NJ $142,959

Bridgeport, CT $142,707

New Brunswick, NJ $142,290

Vallejo, CA $142,025

Middlesex, NJ $141,949

Somerset, NJ $141,836

Petaluma, CA $141,545

Santa Cruz, CA $141,053

Boston, MA $140,801

Monterey, CA $140,169

Fairbanks, AK $140,081

Los Angeles, CA $139,841

Washington, DC $139,778

Seattle, WA $139,551

Santa Rosa, CA $139,526

Juneau, AK $139,159

Orange, CA $138,743

Anchorage, AK $138,516

Anaheim, CA $138,427

Santa Ana, CA $138,238

Nassau, NY $138,162

Long Beach, CA $138,112

Danbury, CT $138,074

Santa Maria, CA $137,645

Everett, WA $137,619

Bremerton, WA $137,001

Trenton, NJ $136,761

Sacramento, CA $136,710

San Diego, CA $136,647

Brockton, MA $136,597

Tacoma, WA $136,546

Santa Barbara, CA $136,369

Lowell, MA $135,864

New Suffolk, NY $135,814

Nashua, NH $135,662

Lompoc, CA $135,461

Ventura, CA $135,334

Stockton, CA $135,296

New Haven, CT $135,044

Atlantic City, NJ $134,716

Hartford, CT $134,438

Modesto, CA $134,375

Poughkeepsie, NY $134,097

New Britain, CT $134,034

Kennewick, WA $133,857

Olympia, WA $133,857

New London, CT $133,832

Norwich, CT $133,794

Lawrence, MA $133,731

Bakersfield, CA $133,377

New Bedford, MA $133,201

Riverside, CA $133,201

Richland, WA $133,074

Portsmouth, NH $132,973

Vineland, NJ $132,948

San Bernardino, CA $132,847

Boulder, CO $132,494

Worcester, MA $132,393

Portland, OR $132,279

Saint Paul, MN $132,128

Minneapolis, MN $132,128

Philadelphia, PA $131,951

Honolulu, HI $131,282

Springfield, MA $130,840

Providence, RI $130,827

Chicago, IL $130,461

Bellingham, WA $130,310

Baltimore, MD $130,171

Chico, CA $129,855

Wilmington, DE $129,641

Pittsfield, MA $129,514

Manchester, NH $129,275

Spokane, WA $128,719

Denver, CO $128,706

Albany, NY $128,113

Troy, NY $128,063

Schenectady, NY $127,797

Burlington, VT $127,520

Portland, ME $127,078

Salem, OR $126,977

Yakima, WA $126,952

Ann Arbor, MI $126,914

Rochester, MN $126,560

Reno, NV $126,497

Fresno, CA $126,497

Milwaukee, WI $126,384

Detroit, MI $126,257

Allentown, PA $126,219

Carson City, NV $126,207

Houston, TX $126,017

Colorado Springs, CO $126,005

Syracuse, NY $125,942

Eugene, OR $125,702

Gary, IN $125,550

Bismarck, ND $125,550

Galveston, TX $125,550

Springfield, OR $125,449

Medford, OR $125,146

Fort Collins, CO $125,096

Austin, TX $124,995

Mesa, AZ $124,730

Phoenix, AZ $124,704

Dallas, TX $124,667

Reading, PA $124,591

Saint Cloud, MN $124,540

Concord, NH $124,427

Madison, WI $124,376

Utica, NY $124,035

Raleigh, NC $123,934

Las Vegas, NV $123,922

Rochester, NY $123,833

Des Moines, IA $123,821

Atlanta, GA $123,619

Battle Creek, MI $123,581

Salt Lake City, UT $123,543

Lancaster, PA $123,354

Champaign, IL $123,328

Harrisburg, PA $123,177

Durham, NC $123,063

Kansas City, MO $123,051

Kansas City, KS $123,025

Fort Worth, TX $123,013

Boca Raton, FL $122,962

Cleveland, OH $122,950

Columbus, OH $122,924

Pittsburgh, PA $122,912

Richmond, VA $122,861

Indianapolis, IN $122,836

Cincinnati, OH $122,672

Petersburg, VA $122,483

Lansing, MI $122,205

Billings, MT $122,205

Huntsville, AL $122,205

Lebanon, PA $122,192

Pueblo, CO $122,180

Dayton, OH $122,180

Appleton, WI $122,142

Buffalo, NY $122,091

Racine, WI $122,028

Charlotte, NC $122,015

Saint Louis, MO $121,978

Springfield, IL $121,927

York, PA $121,902

Elkhart, IN $121,902

Gastonia, NC $121,889

Benton Harbor, MI $121,889

Beaumont, TX $121,813

Lorain, OH $121,788

Toledo, OH $121,738

Binghamton, NY $121,675

Rock Hill, SC $121,662

Rockford, IL $121,599

Elyria, OH $121,536

Fargo, ND $121,536

Flagstaff, AZ $121,447

Fort Lauderdale, FL $121,372

Miami, FL $121,296

Duluth, MN $121,094

Bangor, ME $120,930

Cedar Rapids, IA $120,791

Louisville, KY $120,728

Grand Rapids, MI $120,703

Hialeah, FL $120,690

Casper, WY $120,513

Scranton, PA $120,362

New Orleans, LA $120,324

Virginia Beach, VA $120,311

Akron, OH $120,248

Peoria, IL $120,084

Sarasota, FL $120,059

Green Bay, WI $119,970

Baton Rouge, LA $119,907

Charleston, SC $119,882

Nashville, TN $119,844

Jamestown, NY $119,819

Davenport, IA $119,819

Tucson, AZ $119,756

Cheyenne, WY $119,718

Saint Petersburg, FL $119,680

Tampa, FL $119,655

Omaha, NE $119,629

Evansville, IN $119,579

Port Arthur, TX $119,579

Bradenton, FL $119,528

Santa Fe, NM $119,301

Orlando, FL $119,175

Clearwater, FL $119,036

La Crosse, WI $118,771

Canton, OH $118,771

Grand Forks, ND $118,733

Tulsa, OK $118,695

Albuquerque, NM $118,695

Newport News, VA $118,683

High Point, NC $118,645

Ogden, UT $118,594

Corpus Christi, TX $118,493

Laramie, WY $118,417

Norfolk, VA $118,417

Rock Island, IL $118,342

Saginaw, MI $118,316

Jacksonville, FL $118,304

Salisbury, NC $118,279

Memphis, TN $118,253

Moline, IL $118,190

Fort Myers, FL $118,152

Waterloo, IA $117,988

Spartanburg, SC $117,862

Lincoln, NE $117,799

Fort Wayne, IN $117,774

Birmingham, AL $117,635

Cedar Falls, IA $117,610

Provo, UT $117,597

Springfield, OH $117,584

San Antonio, TX $117,559

Greensboro, NC $117,509

South Bend, IN $117,496

Winston Salem, NC $117,483

Boise, ID $117,445

Savannah, GA $117,357

Muskegon, MI $117,130

Lima, OH $116,978

Lake Charles, LA $116,928

Anderson, IN $116,903

Lexington, KY $116,865

Augusta, GA $116,827

Greenville, SC $116,827

Wichita, KS $116,713

Tuscaloosa, AL $116,713

Columbia, SC $116,600

Bloomington, IN $116,284

Roanoke, VA $116,208

Asheville, NC $116,044

Knoxville, TN $115,829

Shreveport, LA $115,817

Wilmington, NC $115,653

Frankfort, KY $115,413

Oklahoma City, OK $115,324

Chillicothe, OH $115,274

Longview, TX $115,261

Topeka, KS $115,223

Mobile, AL $115,034

Terre Haute, IN $114,984

Erie, PA $114,971

Altoona, PA $114,908

Melbourne, FL $114,870

Amarillo, TX $114,820

Killeen, TX $114,782

Fayetteville, AR $114,681

Sioux Falls, SD $114,592

Chattanooga, TN $114,517

Idaho Falls, ID $114,504

Gainesville, FL $114,239

Portsmouth, OH $114,176

Little Rock, AR $114,150

Lynchburg, VA $114,150

Youngstown, OH $114,100

Lafayette, LA $114,100

Temple, TX $114,049

Daytona Beach, FL $114,024

Clarksville, TN $114,012

Pensacola, FL $113,999

Hopkinsville, KY $113,620

Charleston, WV $113,608

Florence, SC $113,544

Sioux City, IA $113,469

Macon, GA $113,103

Tallahassee, FL $113,090

Fayetteville, NC $113,065

Wichita Falls, TX $113,039

Waco, TX $113,039

Pine Bluff, AR $112,989

Vincennes, IN $112,749

Lubbock, TX $112,699

Great Falls, MT $112,623

Alamogordo, NM $112,610

Abilene, TX $112,509

Rapid City, SD $112,345

Monroe, LA $112,345

Albany, GA $112,269

Huntington, WV $112,257

Jackson, MS $112,244

Greenville, MS $112,231

Parkersburg, WV $112,105

Montgomery, AL $112,080

Johnstown, PA $112,055

Springfield, MO $111,954

Biloxi, MS $111,891

Sumter, SC $111,626

Columbus, GA $111,613

Twin Falls, ID $111,537

Pascagoula, MS $111,373

Kingsport, TN $111,045

Gulfport, MS $111,007

Alexandria, LA $110,590

Fort Smith, AR $110,275

El Paso, TX $109,934

Helena, MT $109,770

Las Cruces, NM $109,366

Harlingen, TX $109,012

Pocatello, ID $108,899

Florence, AL $108,861

Brownsville, TX $108,836

Dothan, AL $108,634

Mcallen, TX $108,570

Columbus, MS $107,636

Altus, OK $107,055

Lawton, OK $106,816

Pierre, SD $106,361

What Skills Can Increase a QA Engineer IV's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 2.72% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Scrum (Mentioned in 2.77% Job Postings): Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
Virtualization (Mentioned in 2.13% Job Postings): In computing, virtualization refers to the act of creating a virtual (rather than actual) version of something, including virtual computer hardware platforms, storage devices, and computer network resources. Virtualization began in the 1960s, as a method of logically dividing the system resources provided by mainframe computers between different applications. Since then, the meaning of the term has broadened.

See More Skills

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	2.72%
Scrum	2.77%
Virtualization	2.13%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a QA Engineer IV's salary.

Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Linux: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Innovation	$132,557	5%
Linux	$131,294	4%
Process Improvement	$131,294	4%
Collaboration	$130,032	3%
Computer Science	$130,032	3%
Automated Testing	$128,770	2%

Get Latest Data

How Education impacts a QA Engineer IV's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many QA Engineer IVs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a QA Engineer IV with a Bachelor's Degree is between $123,201 and $129,316).

QA Engineer IV Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for QA Engineer IV

No Diploma 3.3%

High School 3.3%

Associates 5.3%

Bachelors 50.0%

Masters 40.1%

Doctorate 1.3%

view as table

Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	3.3%
High School	3.3%
Associates	5.3%
Bachelors	50.0%
Masters	40.1%
Doctorate	1.3%

view as graph

QA Engineer IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a QA Engineer IV'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

$117,135

Average $126,245/year

$133,093

$9,761

Average $10,520/month

$11,091

$2,253

Average $2,428/week

$2,559

$56

Average $61/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,093	$11,091	$2,559	$64
Average	$126,245	$10,520	$2,428	$61
25th Percentile	$117,135	$9,761	$2,253	$56

Salaries of jobs related to QA Engineer IV

Salary Trends for QA Engineer IV

Salaries for a QA Engineer IV can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $121,966 in 2023 to around $121,502 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of QA Engineer IV salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of QA Engineer IV Over Time

2022

$???

2023

$121,966

2024

$122,474

2025

$121,502

2026

$???

2027

$???

Year	Average Annual Salary
2022	View More
2023	$121,966
2024	$122,474
2025	$121,502
2026	View More
2027	View More

Most common benefits for QA Engineer IV

Social Security

401(k)

Disability

Healthcare

Pension

Time Off (days)

For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Biotechnology

the United States

Find Your Next QA Engineer IV Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current QA Engineer IV job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about