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

A Sqa Manager's salary grows with experience: a Software Quality Assurance Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $213,532, a Software Quality Assurance Supervisor (12+ years)earns $123,725, a Sqa Manager (12+ years)earns $141,183, a Software Quality Assurance Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $170,623, a Software Quality Assurance Director (12+ years)earns $196,068,

What are the highest paying states for a Sqa Manager?

Sqa Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sqa Manager roles are District of Columbia $152,283, California $151,705, Massachusetts $149,683. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sqa Manager roles make?

Salaries for Sqa Manager level roles vary by specialization: Associate SQA Engineer: $131,379; Sqa Engineer: $112,413; Sqa Analyst: $93,739; SQA Automation Engineer: $54,228; Sqa Tester: $46,884.

Sqa Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Sqa Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Sqa Manager in Delaware is $139,602 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $159,399
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $127,063 to $149,964
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $115,647

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Sqa Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$149,964	$12,497	$2,884	$72
Average	$139,602	$11,633	$2,685	$67
25th Percentile	$127,063	$10,589	$2,444	$61

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Key Factors That Influence Sqa Manager Salaries

A Sqa 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 Sqa Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sqa 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): $213,532
Early Career (1-2 years): $123,725
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $141,183
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $170,623
Expert (over 8 years): $196,068

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Sqa Manager	$213,532
Software ... Level Sqa Manager	$123,725
Sqa Manag... Level Sqa Manager	$141,183
Software ... Level Sqa Manager	$170,623
Software ... Level Sqa Manager	$196,068

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How Do Sqa 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 Sqa Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $152,283.
California: $151,705.
Massachusetts: $149,683.

District of Columbia $152,283 California $151,705 Massachusetts $149,683 Washington $149,133 New Jersey $149,078 Alaska $148,886 Connecticut $146,988 New York $146,217

Hawaii $143,755 Rhode Island $142,600 Maryland $141,816 Minnesota $140,743 Colorado $140,331 Illinois $140,193 Oregon $139,671 Delaware $139,285

New Hampshire $139,043 Virginia $138,501 Pennsylvania $136,920 Nevada $136,122 North Dakota $135,861 Michigan $135,448 Wisconsin $135,297 Vermont $134,994

Texas $134,155 Maine $134,100 Arizona $134,018 Ohio $133,921 Georgia $132,656 Indiana $132,023 Wyoming $131,900 Utah $131,707

Iowa $131,625 Kansas $130,964 Louisiana $130,772 North Carolina $130,703 Missouri $130,676 Florida $130,139 Montana $129,850 Nebraska $129,575

Kentucky $129,424 South Carolina $128,874 Tennessee $128,530 Idaho $128,392 New Mexico $127,388 Oklahoma $127,168 Alabama $126,357 South Dakota $124,995

Arkansas $124,252 West Virginia $123,854 Mississippi $122,657

Top Paying Cities for Sqa 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: $144,154
Little Creek: $142,820
Magnolia: $143,412

Lincoln, DE $144,154 Little Creek, DE $142,820 Magnolia, DE $143,412 Milford, DE $144,154 Marydel, DE $142,284 Millsboro, DE $144,154 Millville, DE $145,117 Milton, DE $144,154

Nassau, DE $144,154 Ocean View, DE $145,117 Rehoboth Beach, DE $145,117 Seaford, DE $142,641 Selbyville, DE $145,117 Smyrna, DE $142,119 Viola, DE $143,412 Woodside, DE $142,999

Bear, DE $141,073 Newark, DE $141,128 Claymont, DE $141,238 Delaware City, DE $141,128 Hockessin, DE $141,238 Kirkwood, DE $141,128 Middletown, DE $141,830 Montchanin, DE $141,238

New Castle, DE $141,238 Odessa, DE $142,022 Port Penn, DE $140,743 Rockland, DE $141,238 Saint Georges, DE $141,128 Townsend, DE $141,816 Winterthur, DE $141,238 Lewes, DE $144,154

Wilmington, DE $141,238 Dover, DE $142,751 Dover Afb, DE $143,082 Bethany Beach, DE $145,117 Bethel, DE $142,641 Bridgeville, DE $144,154 Camden Wyoming, DE $142,903 Cheswold, DE $142,421

Clayton, DE $142,064 Dagsboro, DE $145,117 Delmar, DE $142,641 Ellendale, DE $144,154 Felton, DE $144,154 Fenwick Island, DE $145,117 Frankford, DE $145,117 Frederica, DE $144,154

Georgetown, DE $144,154 Greenwood, DE $144,154 Harbeson, DE $144,154 Harrington, DE $144,154 Hartly, DE $141,995 Houston, DE $144,154 Kenton, DE $142,064 Laurel, DE $142,641

Yorklyn, DE $141,238

Sqa Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sqa 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$127,063

Average $139,602/year

$149,964

$10,589

Average $11,633/month

$12,497

$2,444

Average $2,685/week

$2,884

$61

Average $67/hour

$72

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$149,964	$12,497	$2,884	$72
Average	$139,602	$11,633	$2,685	$67
25th Percentile	$127,063	$10,589	$2,444	$61

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