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How much does Quality Engineering make?
Total pay range
$113K - $205K/yr
$151K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$86K - $155K/yrBase pay
$27K - $50K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025289 Salaries submitted
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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.
Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Quality Engineering in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $174,570, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $125,161 and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $116,440.
Information Technology
The top paying company in Information Technology for Quality Engineering is MathWorks.
Frequently asked questions about Quality Engineering salaries
The average salary for Quality Engineering is $150,746 per year or $72 per hour, with top earners making up to $267,059 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $113,059 (25th percentile) to $204,609 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 289 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Quality Engineering employees.
The highest salary for Quality Engineering is $204,609 per year, $17,051 per month or $98 per hour.
The lowest salary for Quality Engineering is $113,059 per year, $9,422 per month or $54 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Quality Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $105,375 per year (estimate) and goes up to $300,325 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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