Quality engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Quality Engineer is $89,631 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 7.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 14, 2026.

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Quality Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $60,304 and a high of $133,219 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Quality Engineer include Irvine, CA at $107,319 per year, Fremont, CA at $99,494 per year, and El Cajon, CA at $99,150 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Quality Engineer include Whatnot ($345,000 per year) and Klaviyo ($275,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Quality Engineer salary compares to related positions:

• Entry Level Quality Engineer: Average $21.51 per hour
• Junior Quality Engineer: Average $74,219 per year
• Senior Quality Engineer: Average $111,066 per year