What are the main factors that influence a Qa Test 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 Qa Test Engineer's salary?

A Qa Test Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $77,838, a Quality Assurance Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $91,604, a Qa Test Engineer (4-7 years)earns $103,609, a Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,788, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $154,563,

What are the highest paying states for a Qa Test Engineer?

Qa Test Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Qa Test Engineer roles are District of Columbia $111,606, California $111,182, Massachusetts $109,701. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Qa Test Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Qa Test Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Qa Test Manager: $128,291; QA Engineer IV: $126,245; Test Engineer: $113,354; QA Engineer III: $102,074; Qa Test Analyst: $92,231.

Qa Test Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Qa Test Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Qa Test Engineer in Delaware is $102,312 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,042
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,943 to $110,546
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,323

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Qa Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,546	$9,212	$2,126	$53
Average	$102,312	$8,526	$1,968	$49
25th Percentile	$93,943	$7,829	$1,807	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Qa Test Engineer Salaries

A Qa Test 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 Qa Test Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Qa Test 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): $77,838
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,604
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,609
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,788
Expert (over 8 years): $154,563

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level Qa Test Engineer	$77,838
Quality A... Level Qa Test Engineer	$91,604
Qa Test E... Level Qa Test Engineer	$103,609
Quality A... Level Qa Test Engineer	$128,788
Quality A... Level Qa Test Engineer	$154,563

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

District of Columbia: $111,606.
California: $111,182.
Massachusetts: $109,701.

District of Columbia $111,606 California $111,182 Massachusetts $109,701 Washington $109,297 New Jersey $109,257 Alaska $109,116 Connecticut $107,725 New York $107,161

Hawaii $105,356 Rhode Island $104,509 Maryland $103,935 Minnesota $103,149 Colorado $102,846 Illinois $102,745 Oregon $102,362 Delaware $102,080

New Hampshire $101,903 Virginia $101,506 Pennsylvania $100,346 Nevada $99,762 North Dakota $99,570 Michigan $99,268 Wisconsin $99,157 Vermont $98,935

Texas $98,320 Maine $98,280 Arizona $98,220 Ohio $98,149 Georgia $97,222 Indiana $96,758 Wyoming $96,667 Utah $96,526

Iowa $96,466 Kansas $95,982 Louisiana $95,841 North Carolina $95,790 Missouri $95,770 Florida $95,377 Montana $95,165 Nebraska $94,964

Kentucky $94,853 South Carolina $94,450 Tennessee $94,198 Idaho $94,097 New Mexico $93,361 Oklahoma $93,200 Alabama $92,605 South Dakota $91,607

Arkansas $91,063 West Virginia $90,770 Mississippi $89,893

Top Paying Cities for Qa Test 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: $105,649
Little Creek: $104,671
Magnolia: $105,104

Lincoln, DE $105,649 Little Creek, DE $104,671 Magnolia, DE $105,104 Milford, DE $105,649 Marydel, DE $104,278 Millsboro, DE $105,649 Millville, DE $106,354 Milton, DE $105,649

Nassau, DE $105,649 Ocean View, DE $106,354 Rehoboth Beach, DE $106,354 Seaford, DE $104,540 Selbyville, DE $106,354 Smyrna, DE $104,157 Viola, DE $105,104 Woodside, DE $104,802

Bear, DE $103,391 Newark, DE $103,431 Claymont, DE $103,512 Delaware City, DE $103,431 Hockessin, DE $103,512 Kirkwood, DE $103,431 Middletown, DE $103,945 Montchanin, DE $103,512

New Castle, DE $103,512 Odessa, DE $104,086 Port Penn, DE $103,149 Rockland, DE $103,512 Saint Georges, DE $103,431 Townsend, DE $103,935 Winterthur, DE $103,512 Lewes, DE $105,649

Wilmington, DE $103,512 Dover, DE $104,620 Dover Afb, DE $104,862 Bethany Beach, DE $106,354 Bethel, DE $104,540 Bridgeville, DE $105,649 Camden Wyoming, DE $104,731 Cheswold, DE $104,378

Clayton, DE $104,116 Dagsboro, DE $106,354 Delmar, DE $104,540 Ellendale, DE $105,649 Felton, DE $105,649 Fenwick Island, DE $106,354 Frankford, DE $106,354 Frederica, DE $105,649

Georgetown, DE $105,649 Greenwood, DE $105,649 Harbeson, DE $105,649 Harrington, DE $105,649 Hartly, DE $104,066 Houston, DE $105,649 Kenton, DE $104,116 Laurel, DE $104,540

Yorklyn, DE $103,512

Qa Test Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Qa Test 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

$93,943

Average $102,312/year

$110,546

$7,829

Average $8,526/month

$9,212

$1,807

Average $1,968/week

$2,126

$45

Average $49/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,546	$9,212	$2,126	$53
Average	$102,312	$8,526	$1,968	$49
25th Percentile	$93,943	$7,829	$1,807	$45

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