The salary of a Quality Assurance Senior Manager in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Quality Assurance Senior Manager in the United States is $158,872. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $136,210 to a high of $186,591, with most professionals earning between $147,010 and $173,381.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $173,381 | $14,448 | $3,334 | $83 |
| Average | $158,872 | $13,239 | $3,055 | $76 |
| 25th Percentile | $147,010 | $12,251 | $2,827 | $71 |
An entry-level Quality Assurance Senior Manager with less than 1 year of experience earns about $151,613. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $152,675. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $154,092. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $155,862, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $157,633.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Quality Assurance Senior Manager | $151,613 |
| Intermediate Level Quality Assurance Senior Manager | $152,675 |
| Senior Level Quality Assurance Senior Manager | $154,092 |
| Specialist Level Quality Assurance Senior Manager | $155,862 |
| Expert Level Quality Assurance Senior Manager | $157,633 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 1% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Quality Assurance Senior Manager compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $137,473 in 2023 to approximately $135,282 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Quality Assurance Senior Manager salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $158,872 | 73.1% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $12,154 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $6,673 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $3,177 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 3.8% | ||
| Pension | $8,579 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $19,553 | 9.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $217,361 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.7% |
| High School | 7.0% |
| Associates | 5.0% |
| Bachelors | 40.1% |
| Masters | 43.6% |
| Doctorate | 3.6% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Quality Assurance Senior Manager is $158,872. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Quality Assurance Senior Manager is $76; the average weekly pay of Quality Assurance Senior Manager is $3,055; the average monthly pay of Quality Assurance Senior Manager is $13,239.
A Quality Assurance Senior Manager's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Quality Assurance Senior Manager earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Quality Assurance Senior Manager is $200,385.
The highest pay for Quality Assurance Senior Manager is $186,591.
The lowest pay for Quality Assurance Senior Manager is $136,210.
Responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure adherence to production quality standards. Monitors and audits process, material, and product testing against established standards and conducts a continuous analysis of quality defects and deviations. Identifies deficiencies or gaps in testing activities and develops solutions to ensure adequate and robust quality processes. Optimizes processes to comply with existing and new regulatory requirements. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
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