How much does a Quality Engineer make?
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$85,458
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Quality Engineer is $85,458 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $76,069 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $9,389 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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What is the total pay trajectory for Quality Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Quality Engineer | $85,458 /yr |
| Senior Quality Engineer | $141,088 /yr |
| Quality Engineer IV | $130,552 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Quality Engineer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Quality Engineer in United States. Employers include Meta, Google and Adobe.
Top Paying Companies
For Quality Engineer in United States
| 1 | Meta | $185,567 | |
| 2 | $171,266 | ||
| 3 | Adobe | $170,075 | |
| 4 | Dialexa | $168,348 | |
| 5 | NVIDIA | $166,398 | |
| 6 | VMware | $160,209 | |
| 7 | Microsoft | $160,124 | |
| 8 | Slalom Build | $154,433 | |
| 9 | Salesforce | $153,459 | |
| 10 | Apple | $152,845 |
What are total pay estimates for a Quality Engineer at different companies?
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$140,244
/ yr
$98,945
/ yr
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/ yr
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/ yr
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/ yr
$91,750
/ yr
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Top Paying Industries
For a Quality Engineer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Quality Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $112,648, Insurance with a median total pay of $112,542, Financial Services with a median total pay of $102,992, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $102,827, and Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $102,785.
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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Quality Engineer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Quality Engineer is $76,069 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Quality Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 16491 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Quality Engineer employees.
The highest salary for a Quality Engineer in United States is $106,932 per year.
The lowest salary for a Quality Engineer in United States is $54,113 per year.
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