Quality checker vs lead inspector

The differences between quality checkers and lead inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a lead inspector has an average salary of $51,148, which is higher than the $38,608 average annual salary of a quality checker.

The top three skills for a quality checker include quality checks, CAD and quality standards. The most important skills for a lead inspector are NDT, API, and NDE.

Quality checker vs lead inspector overview

	Quality Checker	Lead Inspector
Yearly salary	$38,608	$51,148
Hourly rate	$18.56	$24.59
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	65,058	17,734
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Quality checker vs lead inspector salary

Quality checkers and lead inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Quality Checker	Lead Inspector
Average salary	$38,608	$51,148
Salary range	Between $19,000 And $74,000	Between $35,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	-	West Hartford, CT
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Parsons
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between quality checker and lead inspector education

There are a few differences between a quality checker and a lead inspector in terms of educational background:

	Quality Checker	Lead Inspector
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Quality checker vs lead inspector demographics

Here are the differences between quality checkers' and lead inspectors' demographics:

	Quality Checker	Lead Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 46.7% Female, 53.3%	Male, 76.9% Female, 23.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Asian, 8.9% White, 58.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 11.6% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 7.6% White, 56.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between quality checker and lead inspector duties and responsibilities

Quality checker example responsibilities.

Perform using RF scanner, cardboard compactor, box cutter, tape gun, label printing software.
Inspect vehicle seats to determine if the product should be ship to Honda or return to the production line for repair.
Certify static test units, flammability test prepare conformity documentation for the FAA certification.
Perform receiving inspector duties authorizing engine, components, and equipment certify serviceable for use per FAA regulations
Contribute technical experience, additional work hours and dedication directly resulting in the company receiving its first ISO certification.
Review member sizes and dimensions for final drawings and review RFI's and respond to contractors.

Lead inspector example responsibilities.

Manage survey crews on prelim route survey, and HDD core sample crews.
Coordinate joint surveys with SATORP inspectors and manage clearance of all issue active LBE and NCR.
Authore numerous new corporate NDT procedures, update procedures and administer all NDE corporate activities.
Comply with all AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.
Inspect articles to correct design, tooling and jigs.
Total of 7 HDD crossings and 2 major highway crossings.

Quality checker vs lead inspector skills

Common quality checker skills

Quality Checks, 74%
CAD, 12%
Quality Standards, 7%
RF, 7%

Common lead inspector skills

NDT, 7%
API, 6%
NDE, 5%
Inspection Reports, 5%
III, 5%
Corrective Action, 4%