What are the main factors that influence a Project Quality Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change A Project Quality Manager's salary?

A Project Quality Manager's salary grows with experience: a Quality Control Supervisor I (7+ years)earns $86,380, a Quality Control Supervisor II (7+ years)earns $102,422, a Project Quality Manager (7+ years)earns $124,271, a Quality Control Senior Manager ( years)earns $0, a Quality Control Director ( years)earns $0,

What are the highest paying states for a Project Quality Manager?

Project Quality Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Project Quality Manager roles are District of Columbia $133,942, California $133,434, Massachusetts $131,656. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Project Quality Manager roles make?

Salaries for Project Quality Manager level roles vary by specialization: Software Quality Assurance Manager: $137,651; Total Quality Manager: $134,764; Quality Assurance Manager: $128,305; IT Quality Assurance Manager: $121,505; Quality Control Manager: $120,804.

Project Quality Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Project Quality Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Project Quality Manager in Delaware is $122,788 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $147,135
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $112,651 to $135,532
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,421

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Project Quality Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$135,532	$11,294	$2,606	$65
Average	$122,788	$10,232	$2,361	$59
25th Percentile	$112,651	$9,388	$2,166	$54

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Key Factors That Influence Project Quality Manager Salaries

A Project Quality Manager'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 Project Quality Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Quality Manager'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): $86,380
Early Career (1-2 years): $102,422
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,271
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $0
Expert (over 8 years): $0

Levels	Salary
Quality C... Level Project Quality Manager	$86,380
Quality C... Level Project Quality Manager	$102,422
Project Q... Level Project Quality Manager	$124,271
Quality C... Level Project Quality Manager	$0
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How Do Project Quality Manager 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 Project Quality Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $133,942.
California: $133,434.
Massachusetts: $131,656.

District of Columbia $133,942 California $133,434 Massachusetts $131,656 Washington $131,172 New Jersey $131,123 Alaska $130,954 Connecticut $129,285 New York $128,607

Hawaii $126,442 Rhode Island $125,426 Maryland $124,736 Minnesota $123,792 Colorado $123,430 Illinois $123,309 Oregon $122,849 Delaware $122,510

New Hampshire $122,297 Virginia $121,821 Pennsylvania $120,429 Nevada $119,728 North Dakota $119,498 Michigan $119,135 Wisconsin $119,002 Vermont $118,736

Texas $117,998 Maine $117,949 Arizona $117,877 Ohio $117,792 Georgia $116,679 Indiana $116,123 Wyoming $116,014 Utah $115,845

Iowa $115,772 Kansas $115,191 Louisiana $115,022 North Carolina $114,961 Missouri $114,937 Florida $114,465 Montana $114,211 Nebraska $113,969

Kentucky $113,836 South Carolina $113,352 Tennessee $113,050 Idaho $112,929 New Mexico $112,046 Oklahoma $111,852 Alabama $111,139 South Dakota $109,941

Arkansas $109,288 West Virginia $108,937 Mississippi $107,884

Top Paying Cities for Project Quality Managers

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: $126,793
Little Creek: $125,619
Magnolia: $126,139

Lincoln, DE $126,793 Little Creek, DE $125,619 Magnolia, DE $126,139 Milford, DE $126,793 Marydel, DE $125,147 Millsboro, DE $126,793 Millville, DE $127,639 Milton, DE $126,793

Nassau, DE $126,793 Ocean View, DE $127,639 Rehoboth Beach, DE $127,639 Seaford, DE $125,462 Selbyville, DE $127,639 Smyrna, DE $125,002 Viola, DE $126,139 Woodside, DE $125,776

Bear, DE $124,083 Newark, DE $124,131 Claymont, DE $124,228 Delaware City, DE $124,131 Hockessin, DE $124,228 Kirkwood, DE $124,131 Middletown, DE $124,748 Montchanin, DE $124,228

New Castle, DE $124,228 Odessa, DE $124,918 Port Penn, DE $123,792 Rockland, DE $124,228 Saint Georges, DE $124,131 Townsend, DE $124,736 Winterthur, DE $124,228 Lewes, DE $126,793

Wilmington, DE $124,228 Dover, DE $125,559 Dover Afb, DE $125,849 Bethany Beach, DE $127,639 Bethel, DE $125,462 Bridgeville, DE $126,793 Camden Wyoming, DE $125,692 Cheswold, DE $125,268

Clayton, DE $124,954 Dagsboro, DE $127,639 Delmar, DE $125,462 Ellendale, DE $126,793 Felton, DE $126,793 Fenwick Island, DE $127,639 Frankford, DE $127,639 Frederica, DE $126,793

Georgetown, DE $126,793 Greenwood, DE $126,793 Harbeson, DE $126,793 Harrington, DE $126,793 Hartly, DE $124,893 Houston, DE $126,793 Kenton, DE $124,954 Laurel, DE $125,462

Yorklyn, DE $124,228

Project Quality Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project Quality Manager'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.

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$112,651

Average $122,788/year

$135,532

$9,388

Average $10,232/month

$11,294

$2,166

Average $2,361/week

$2,606

$54

Average $59/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$135,532	$11,294	$2,606	$65
Average	$122,788	$10,232	$2,361	$59
25th Percentile	$112,651	$9,388	$2,166	$54

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