How much does a Quality Manager make?
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$99,610
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Quality Manager is $99,610 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $80,782 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 $18,828 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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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Quality Manager | $99,610 /yr |
| Senior Quality Manager | $144,974 /yr |
| Lead Quality Manager | $107,107 /yr |
Related Job Titles
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Some related job titles are QA Manager Salaries with median pay of $109,576, Director of Quality Salaries with median pay of $143,746, Quality Engineer Salaries with median pay of $85,528, Quality Management Salaries with median pay of $97,703.
Top Paying Companies
For a Quality Manager in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Quality Manager in United States. Employers include Adobe, Apple and Originate.
Top Paying Companies
For Quality Manager in United States
| 1 | Adobe | $229,073 | |
| 2 | Apple | $214,846 | |
| 3 | Originate | $195,932 | |
| 4 | Amazon | $187,568 | |
| 5 | Epic | $176,556 | |
| 6 | Nokia | $175,697 | |
| 7 | Takeda Pharmaceuticals | $171,286 | |
| 8 | Halliburton | $163,216 | |
| 9 | SLB | $162,664 | |
| 10 | McDermott | $159,563 |
For Quality Manager
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What is the total pay trajectory for Quality Manager?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Quality Manager | $99,610 /yr |
| Senior Quality Manager | $144,974 /yr |
| Lead Quality Manager | $107,107 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Quality Manager in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Quality Manager in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $187,568, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $163,594, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $153,386, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $149,596, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $141,479.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$149,596
13% Higher than other industries
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Quality Manager pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Quality Manager is $80,782 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Quality Manager salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 5738 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Quality Manager employees.
The highest salary for a Quality Manager in United States is $121,778 per year.
The lowest salary for a Quality Manager in United States is $53,588 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Quality Manager or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Quality Manager.
Around 74% of quality managers are satisfied with their salary, according to Glassdoor anonymous employee ratings. The industry the quality manager works in can impact pay, but many quality managers can make an additional $18,824.80 in profit sharing, commissions, and bonuses for work performance.
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A quality manager in the middle of their career may make $80,813.11 yearly on average. Salary range for quality managers is between $64,524.19 and {{TOTAL_PAY_HIGH}}, while total pay, which includes factors like commissions, can go as high as $156,278.68. The next step in the career path of a quality manager is becoming a senior quality manager.
Learn more about negotiating salaries from thousands of other real professionals
Quality managers with prior experience in a production processing environment may have a higher starting pay, as they will need less training. Having a bachelor's degree can open up higher-paying positions, but for quality managers, experience is a necessity. The majority have significant time under their belts, and the more experience they have, the higher the salary. Key components of the role, such as knowledge of industry standards and market trends, making important decisions efficiently, and an understanding of and adherence to quality control can only be gained through years of experience.
Your first step when preparing to negotiate an increase in pay is to research the average salary for quality manager jobs in your area, taking into consideration your current salary and your experience. Generally, you will want to ask for a raise of 10% to 20% above your current salary or job offer.
While negotiating for a higher salary can be simpler, when asking for a raise you should prepare by reviewing your recent job performance and be ready to talk about any recent highlights. Your pitch doesn't need to be long, but it should mention that you appreciate the company and briefly mention any increased responsibilities you've handled successfully.