What are the main factors that influence a Software Quality 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 Software Quality Engineer's salary?

A Software Quality Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Software Quality Engineer (0-2 years)earns $74,916, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $96,182, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $116,619, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $134,652, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,806,

What are the highest paying states for a Software Quality Engineer?

Software Quality Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Quality Engineer roles are District of Columbia $80,925, California $80,618, Massachusetts $79,543. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Quality Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Software Quality Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Software Quality Engineer: $148,939; Software Quality Assurance Analyst IV: $131,440; Engineer III, Software Quality: $130,425; Software Testing and Quality Engineer III: $113,840; Software Quality Assurance Analyst III: $113,837.

Software Quality Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software Quality Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Software Quality Engineer in Delaware is $74,186 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,964
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,299 to $79,304
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,939

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Software Quality Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,304	$6,609	$1,525	$38
Average	$74,186	$6,182	$1,427	$36
25th Percentile	$68,299	$5,692	$1,313	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Software Quality Engineer Salaries

A Software Quality 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 Software Quality Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Quality 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): $74,916
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,182
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,619
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,652
Expert (over 8 years): $164,806

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Software Quality Engineer	$74,916
Software ... Level Software Quality Engineer	$96,182
Software ... Level Software Quality Engineer	$116,619
Software ... Level Software Quality Engineer	$134,652
Software ... Level Software Quality Engineer	$164,806

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

District of Columbia: $80,925.
California: $80,618.
Massachusetts: $79,543.

District of Columbia $80,925 California $80,618 Massachusetts $79,543 Washington $79,251 New Jersey $79,222 Alaska $79,120 Connecticut $78,111 New York $77,702

Hawaii $76,393 Rhode Island $75,779 Maryland $75,363 Minnesota $74,793 Colorado $74,573 Illinois $74,500 Oregon $74,223 Delaware $74,018

New Hampshire $73,889 Virginia $73,601 Pennsylvania $72,761 Nevada $72,337 North Dakota $72,198 Michigan $71,979 Wisconsin $71,898 Vermont $71,738

Texas $71,292 Maine $71,262 Arizona $71,219 Ohio $71,167 Georgia $70,495 Indiana $70,159 Wyoming $70,093 Utah $69,991

Iowa $69,947 Kansas $69,596 Louisiana $69,494 North Carolina $69,457 Missouri $69,442 Florida $69,157 Montana $69,004 Nebraska $68,858

Kentucky $68,777 South Carolina $68,485 Tennessee $68,302 Idaho $68,229 New Mexico $67,696 Oklahoma $67,579 Alabama $67,147 South Dakota $66,424

Arkansas $66,029 West Virginia $65,817 Mississippi $65,181

Top Paying Cities for Software Quality 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: $76,605
Little Creek: $75,896
Magnolia: $76,211

Lincoln, DE $76,605 Little Creek, DE $75,896 Magnolia, DE $76,211 Milford, DE $76,605 Marydel, DE $75,611 Millsboro, DE $76,605 Millville, DE $77,117 Milton, DE $76,605

Nassau, DE $76,605 Ocean View, DE $77,117 Rehoboth Beach, DE $77,117 Seaford, DE $75,801 Selbyville, DE $77,117 Smyrna, DE $75,524 Viola, DE $76,211 Woodside, DE $75,991

Bear, DE $74,968 Newark, DE $74,997 Claymont, DE $75,056 Delaware City, DE $74,997 Hockessin, DE $75,056 Kirkwood, DE $74,997 Middletown, DE $75,370 Montchanin, DE $75,056

New Castle, DE $75,056 Odessa, DE $75,472 Port Penn, DE $74,793 Rockland, DE $75,056 Saint Georges, DE $74,997 Townsend, DE $75,363 Winterthur, DE $75,056 Lewes, DE $76,605

Wilmington, DE $75,056 Dover, DE $75,860 Dover Afb, DE $76,035 Bethany Beach, DE $77,117 Bethel, DE $75,801 Bridgeville, DE $76,605 Camden Wyoming, DE $75,940 Cheswold, DE $75,684

Clayton, DE $75,494 Dagsboro, DE $77,117 Delmar, DE $75,801 Ellendale, DE $76,605 Felton, DE $76,605 Fenwick Island, DE $77,117 Frankford, DE $77,117 Frederica, DE $76,605

Georgetown, DE $76,605 Greenwood, DE $76,605 Harbeson, DE $76,605 Harrington, DE $76,605 Hartly, DE $75,458 Houston, DE $76,605 Kenton, DE $75,494 Laurel, DE $75,801

Yorklyn, DE $75,056

Software Quality Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Quality 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

$68,299

Average $74,186/year

$79,304

$5,692

Average $6,182/month

$6,609

$1,313

Average $1,427/week

$1,525

$33

Average $36/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,304	$6,609	$1,525	$38
Average	$74,186	$6,182	$1,427	$36
25th Percentile	$68,299	$5,692	$1,313	$33

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