How much does a quality assurance manager make?

The average quality assurance manager salary in the United States is $99,894. Quality assurance manager salaries typically range between $70,000 and $140,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for quality assurance managers is $48.03 per hour. Quality assurance manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Quality assurance managers earn the highest average salary in California.

Quality assurance manager salary

Q: What state pays Quality Assurance Managers the most?

California pays Quality Assurance Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $125,156 per year, or $60.17 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a quality assurance manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a quality assurance manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Connecticut you should be paid close to $107,724 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Quality Assurance Manager?

A good starting salary for a quality assurance manager is $82,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a quality assurance manager in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for quality assurance managers is $109,701, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a quality assurance manager can vary by state.

Q: Does quality assurance pay well?

Yes, quality assurance pays well. While the average salary for someone in quality assurance is $55,269 a year, the range in salary can start as low as $35,000 a year - to as high as $98,000 a year. Factors such as year of experience and location impact earning potential.

Q: How much do QA managers make?

QA managers make $85,200 a year, ranging between $75,278 and $131,629 a year. Factors such as location and years of experience impact how much a QA manager can earn. Highest-Paying Cities for QA Manager:

Q: How much do you make doing quality assurance?

You make $72,000 a year doing quality assurance, on average. However, there is a considerable range in how much a quality assurance analyst can make, starting from as little as $51,000 to as much as $101,000 a year.

Q: What degree do you need to be a quality manager?

A bachelor's degree is needed to be a quality manager. For an entry-level quality manager, one must have a bachelor's degree in a field related to business or quality control. Undergraduate courses in mathematics, systems management, measurements, and business management are ideal for students hoping to pursue careers as quality managers. Further degrees such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) are not typically required for quality manager positions, but they make you a stronger candidate.

Average quality assurance manager salary

$99,894

$48.03 hourly rate

Entry-level quality assurance manager salary

$70,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Quality Assurance Manager Salaries

The role of a Quality Assurance Manager is critical in maintaining product quality across various sectors, including manufacturing, software development, and healthcare. The average salary of $99,894 reflects the demand for skilled professionals in this field. Factors influencing salaries include geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry.

For instance, quality assurance managers in technology firms often earn more than those in manufacturing due to the complexities involved in software quality control. States such as California and New York offer higher salaries, attributed to the cost of living and industry concentration.

To maximize your earning potential, consider gaining certifications or additional skills in quality management systems, which can set you apart from other candidates. As industries continue to prioritize quality, the demand for experienced Quality Assurance Managers is expected to grow, making this a promising career path.

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Quality assurance manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, SalaryExpert, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a quality assurance manager typically falls between $81,115 and $125,655.

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$99,894yearly

glassdoor[1]

$117,414yearly

indeed[2]

$81,115yearly

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$86,496yearly

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$125,655yearly

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$88,210yearly

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$118,937yearly

Average quality assurance manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for quality assurance managers are California, Connecticut, and Washington. The lowest average quality assurance manager salary states are Iowa, Oklahoma, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for quality assurance managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	California	$125,156	$60.17
2	New Hampshire	$100,103	$48.13
3	Connecticut	$107,724	$51.79
4	Delaware	$104,188	$50.09
5	Washington	$106,786	$51.34
6	Massachusetts	$101,537	$48.82
7	Pennsylvania	$95,381	$45.86
8	New Jersey	$98,825	$47.51
9	Nevada	$106,276	$51.09
10	North Carolina	$94,334	$45.35
11	Rhode Island	$94,725	$45.54
12	Ohio	$91,966	$44.21
13	Arizona	$95,262	$45.80
14	Virginia	$95,942	$46.13
15	Indiana	$89,270	$42.92
16	Oregon	$95,577	$45.95
17	New York	$98,815	$47.51
18	Maryland	$92,596	$44.52
19	District of Columbia	$97,050	$46.66
20	Louisiana	$97,393	$46.82
21	Vermont	$93,971	$45.18
22	Texas	$88,470	$42.53
23	Minnesota	$86,740	$41.70
24	Michigan	$88,346	$42.47
25	Illinois	$88,282	$42.44
26	West Virginia	$89,563	$43.06
27	Wisconsin	$84,530	$40.64
28	Georgia	$88,704	$42.65
29	Kentucky	$81,629	$39.24
30	Utah	$79,504	$38.22
31	Tennessee	$85,888	$41.29
32	Montana	$90,943	$43.72
33	South Carolina	$81,788	$39.32
34	Alaska	$85,047	$40.89
35	Florida	$78,288	$37.64
36	Missouri	$75,640	$36.37
37	Alabama	$78,481	$37.73
38	New Mexico	$79,003	$37.98
39	Maine	$75,328	$36.22
40	Arkansas	$72,889	$35.04
41	Mississippi	$74,065	$35.61
42	North Dakota	$72,828	$35.01
43	Iowa	$71,680	$34.46
44	Idaho	$73,798	$35.48
45	Kansas	$71,886	$34.56
46	Colorado	$67,078	$32.25
47	Hawaii	$71,853	$34.54
48	Nebraska	$62,131	$29.87
49	Oklahoma	$69,772	$33.54
50	South Dakota	$67,269	$32.34
51	Wyoming	$59,268	$28.49

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Highest paying cities for quality assurance managers

The highest-paying cities for quality assurance managers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Hartford, CT.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$136,654	$65.70
2	Seattle, WA	$108,187	$52.01
3	Hartford, CT	$106,858	$51.37
4	Las Vegas, NV	$105,954	$50.94
5	Boston, MA	$101,234	$48.67
6	New York, NY	$99,087	$47.64
7	Jersey City, NJ	$98,840	$47.52
8	Washington, DC	$97,096	$46.68
9	Arlington, VA	$96,828	$46.55
10	Philadelphia, PA	$95,904	$46.11
11	Phoenix, AZ	$95,608	$45.97
12	Raleigh, NC	$95,409	$45.87
13	Burlington, VT	$92,924	$44.67
14	Baltimore, MD	$92,812	$44.62
15	Columbus, OH	$91,927	$44.20
16	San Antonio, TX	$89,707	$43.13
17	Indianapolis, IN	$89,354	$42.96
18	Alpharetta, GA	$88,901	$42.74
19	Chicago, IL	$88,750	$42.67
20	Minneapolis, MN	$86,874	$41.77

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Quality assurance manager salary details

A quality assurance manager's salary ranges from $70,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $140,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average quality assurance manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a quality assurance manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$140,000	$11,667	$67
75th Percentile	$119,000	$9,917	$57
Average	$99,894	$8,325	$48
25th Percentile	$83,000	$6,917	$40
10th Percentile	$70,000	$5,833	$34

Highest paying quality assurance manager jobs

The highest paying types of quality assurance managers are quality assurance director, director of quality, and manager, quality engineer.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Director Of Quality	$134,435	$11,203	$64.63	65,443
Lead Quality Control	$85,375	$7,115	$41.05	83,633
Quality Control Supervisor	$63,930	$5,327	$30.74	110,617
Manager	$58,651	$4,888	$28.20	1,236,194
Manager, Quality Engineer	$121,191	$10,099	$58.26	90,218
Quality Lead	$90,301	$7,525	$43.41	62,018

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Which companies pay quality assurance managers the most?

Quality assurance manager salaries at Meta and Aspiration are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average quality assurance manager salary at companies like Lyft and Google are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Meta	$189,687	$91.20
2	Aspiration	$180,259	$86.66
3	Lyft	$175,611	$84.43
4	Google	$174,680	$83.98
5	Netflix	$169,227	$81.36
6	Roku	$167,196	$80.38
7	PayPal	$165,665	$79.65
8	The Walt Disney Company	$165,628	$79.63
9	eBay	$163,275	$78.50
10	Discovery	$162,188	$77.97
11	Apple	$160,421	$77.13
12	Levi Strauss & Co.	$160,289	$77.06
13	ICE Mortgage Technology	$158,707	$76.30
14	NVIDIA	$156,077	$75.04
15	Andela	$152,692	$73.41
16	Evernote	$151,960	$73.06
17	ViacomCBS	$150,801	$72.50
18	Square	$150,761	$72.48
19	Corcept Therapeutics	$150,315	$72.27
20	VMware	$149,963	$72.10

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Quality Assurance Manager salary by industry

The average quality assurance manager salary varies across industries:

The average quality assurance manager salary in the finance industry is $109,944, the highest of any industry.
The average quality assurance manager salary in the finance industry is $106,081.
Quality assurance managers in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $76,510, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for quality assurance managers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Finance	$109,944	$52.86
2	Technology	$106,081	$51.00
3	Retail	$105,258	$50.60
4	Health Care	$103,597	$49.81
5	Telecommunication	$101,477	$48.79
6	Manufacturing	$99,499	$47.84
7	Professional	$97,745	$46.99
8	Hospitality	$76,510	$36.78

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Quality assurance manager salary trends

The average quality assurance manager salary has risen by $18,916 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average quality assurance manager earned $80,978 annually, but today, they earn $99,894 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for quality assurance managers over the last decade.

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Quality assurance manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$99,900	$48.03	+3.0%
2024	$96,900	$46.56	+2.0%
2023	$94,900	$45.64	+2.7%
2022	$92,400	$44.40	+3.4%
2021	$89,200	$42.88	+3.3%

Recently added quality assurance manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Exelixis	Operations QA Manager	Alameda, CA	06/30/2025	$112,000
C.H. Guenther & Son	Quality Assurance Manager	Bryan, TX	06/30/2025	$86,855
Smithfieldfoods	Plant Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager	Saint Charles, IL	06/30/2025	$87,000
Mdlz	Quality Assurance Manager-Clif Bar	Indianapolis, IN	06/30/2025	$117,400
Mdlz	Quality Assurance Manager-Clif Bar	Twin Falls, ID	06/30/2025	$117,400
Flowserve	Manager, Quality Assurance	Vernon, CA	06/29/2025	$139,640
Community Service Society of New York	Quality Assurance Manager	New York, NY	06/29/2025	$84,710
Cfins	Quality Assurance Manager, IT (Remote)	Glastonbury, CT	06/29/2025	$95,000
American Express	Manager-Quality Assurance-Regulatory Reporting-Finance	New York, NY	06/28/2025	$80,000
American Express	Manager-Quality Assurance-Regulatory Reporting-Finance	Charlotte, NC	06/28/2025	$80,000