What are the main factors that influence a Defect Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Defect Manager?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Defect Manager roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Defect Manager's salary?

A Defect Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $77,252 for beginners, reaching about $82,332 at mid-level, and approach $83,567 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Defect Manager?

Defect Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Defect Manager roles are District of Columbia $90,977, California $90,632, Massachusetts $89,424. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Defect Manager roles make?

Salaries for Defect Manager level roles vary by specialization: Technology Defect Manager: $174,723; IT Quality Assurance Manager: $121,501.

Defect Manager Salary in Virginia

How much does a Defect Manager make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Defect Manager in Virginia is $82,744 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Defect Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,069
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,166 to $88,671
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,445

10% $64,445

50% (Median) $82,744

90% $94,069

Defect Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,671	$7,389	$1,705	$43
Average	$82,744	$6,895	$1,591	$40
25th Percentile	$73,166	$6,097	$1,407	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Defect Manager Salaries

A Defect Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Defect Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Defect Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $77,252
Early Career (1-2 years): $79,465
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,332
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,320
Expert (over 8 years): $83,567

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Defect Manager	less than 1 year	$77,252
Early Career Level Defect Manager	1-2 years	$79,465
Mid-Level Level Defect Manager	2-4 years	$82,332
Senior-Level Level Defect Manager	5-8 years	$83,320
Expert Level Defect Manager	over 8 years	$83,567

How Do Defect Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Defect Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,977.
California: $90,632.
Massachusetts: $89,424.

District of Columbia $90,977 California $90,632 Massachusetts $89,424 Washington $89,095 New Jersey $89,062 Alaska $88,947 Connecticut $87,813 New York $87,353

Hawaii $85,882 Rhode Island $85,192 Maryland $84,724 Minnesota $84,083 Colorado $83,836 Illinois $83,754 Oregon $83,442 Delaware $83,212

New Hampshire $83,067 Virginia $82,744 Pennsylvania $81,799 Nevada $81,322 North Dakota $81,166 Michigan $80,919 Wisconsin $80,829 Vermont $80,648

Texas $80,147 Maine $80,114 Arizona $80,065 Ohio $80,007 Georgia $79,251 Indiana $78,873 Wyoming $78,799 Utah $78,684

Iowa $78,635 Kansas $78,241 Louisiana $78,126 North Carolina $78,085 Missouri $78,068 Florida $77,748 Montana $77,575 Nebraska $77,411

Kentucky $77,320 South Carolina $76,992 Tennessee $76,786 Idaho $76,704 New Mexico $76,104 Oklahoma $75,973 Alabama $75,488 South Dakota $74,675

Arkansas $74,231 West Virginia $73,993 Mississippi $73,278

Top Paying Cities for Defect Manager

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $76,096
Lambsburg: $76,258
Laurel Fork: $76,343

Ivanhoe, VA $76,096

Lambsburg, VA $76,258

Laurel Fork, VA $76,343

Marion, VA $75,699

Max Meadows, VA $76,217

Meadowview, VA $75,017

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $75,625

Rocky Gap, VA $75,667

Ruther Glen, VA $79,818

Sealston, VA $81,883

Sharps, VA $79,468

Spotsylvania, VA $80,564

Sparta, VA $80,142

Stafford, VA $84,248

Stratford, VA $81,022

Tappahannock, VA $79,959

Thornburg, VA $80,829

Unionville, VA $79,518

Village, VA $79,859

Warsaw, VA $80,142

Weems, VA $78,569

Sandy Point, VA $80,246

White Stone, VA $78,351

Wicomico Church, VA $78,922

Woodford, VA $80,500

Zacata, VA $80,772

Winchester, VA $80,392

Bentonville, VA $79,703

Berryville, VA $81,551

Boyce, VA $81,700

Brucetown, VA $80,445

Chester Gap, VA $81,224

Clear Brook, VA $80,041

Cross Junction, VA $77,445

Fishers Hill, VA $78,558

Flint Hill, VA $80,784

Front Royal, VA $80,831

Gore, VA $77,878

Hume, VA $81,876

Huntly, VA $80,919

Strasburg, VA $78,251

Linden, VA $82,075

Markham, VA $82,057

Maurertown, VA $77,187

Middletown, VA $79,780

Millwood, VA $81,555

Rileyville, VA $78,810

Earlysville, VA $77,655

Esmont, VA $76,937

Faber, VA $76,596

Fishersville, VA $77,309

Free Union, VA $77,527

Gordonsville, VA $78,339

Greenwood, VA $77,215

Ivy, VA $77,688

Keene, VA $77,247

Keswick, VA $77,841

Locust Dale, VA $78,690

Lovingston, VA $75,774

Lyndhurst, VA $76,345

Montpelier Station, VA $78,358

Nellysford, VA $76,434

North Garden, VA $77,172

Orange, VA $79,125

Palmyra, VA $77,875

Piney River, VA $75,422

Quinque, VA $77,853

Roseland, VA $75,712

Ruckersville, VA $77,821

Schuyler, VA $76,666

Shipman, VA $75,763

Somerset, VA $78,362

Stanardsville, VA $77,594

Troy, VA $77,961

Tyro, VA $75,918

Waynesboro, VA $77,426

White Hall, VA $77,565

Woodberry Forest, VA $78,665

Achilles, VA $77,469

Amelia Court House, VA $78,907

Ark, VA $77,962

Arvonia, VA $77,270

Ashland, VA $79,675

Aylett, VA $79,713

Barhamsville, VA $78,565

Beaumont, VA $78,889

Beaverdam, VA $79,668

Bena, VA $77,447

Bohannon, VA $77,764

Bremo Bluff, VA $77,772

Bruington, VA $79,554

Bumpass, VA $79,548

Cardinal, VA $77,799

Cartersville, VA $78,416

Charles City, VA $79,057

Christchurch, VA $78,412

Church View, VA $78,593

Cobbs Creek, VA $78,015

Columbia, VA $78,212

Crozier, VA $79,415

Cumberland, VA $77,777

Deltaville, VA $78,079

Diggs, VA $77,795

Redwood, VA $75,710

Rich Creek, VA $75,968

Ridgeway, VA $76,497

Riner, VA $75,961

Ripplemead, VA $75,763

Rocky Mount, VA $75,778

Salem, VA $75,408

Sandy Level, VA $75,940

Shawsville, VA $75,641

Spencer, VA $76,479

Staffordsville, VA $76,098

Stanleytown, VA $76,623

Stuart, VA $76,459

Thaxton, VA $75,551

Troutville, VA $75,522

Union Hall, VA $75,791

Vesta, VA $76,362

Villamont, VA $75,513

Vinton, VA $75,371

Wirtz, VA $75,558

Woolwine, VA $76,308

Bristol, VA $73,512

Abingdon, VA $74,602

Andover, VA $74,380

Appalachia, VA $74,380

Bee, VA $75,299

Ben Hur, VA $74,689

Big Stone Gap, VA $73,717

Birchleaf, VA $75,374

Blackwater, VA $73,809

Castlewood, VA $74,025

Cleveland, VA $74,924

Clinchco, VA $75,307

Clintwood, VA $75,222

Coeburn, VA $74,505

Damascus, VA $75,187

Dante, VA $74,928

Davenport, VA $75,446

Dryden, VA $73,959

Duffield, VA $73,333

Dungannon, VA $73,600

East Stone Gap, VA $73,873

Ewing, VA $75,633

Fort Blackmore, VA $73,129

Gate City, VA $72,629

Haysi, VA $75,739

Hiltons, VA $72,801

Honaker, VA $75,342

Jonesville, VA $74,871

Keokee, VA $74,178

Lebanon, VA $74,633

Mc Clure, VA $74,943

Mendota, VA $73,535

Nickelsville, VA $73,227

Nora, VA $74,745

Norton, VA $74,460

Pennington Gap, VA $74,159

Pound, VA $74,768

Rosedale, VA $75,259

Rose Hill, VA $75,500

Saint Charles, VA $74,595

Saint Paul, VA $74,497

Weber City, VA $72,408

Whitetop, VA $75,482

Wise, VA $74,660

Pulaski, VA $76,292

Atkins, VA $75,648

Austinville, VA $76,259

Barren Springs, VA $76,324

Bastian, VA $75,658

Bland, VA $75,836

Broadford, VA $75,579

Cana, VA $76,376

Ceres, VA $75,586

Chilhowie, VA $75,560

Cripple Creek, VA $75,902

Crockett, VA $75,884

Draper, VA $76,228

Dugspur, VA $76,284

Elk Creek, VA $75,849

Emory, VA $75,347

Fancy Gap, VA $76,310

Fries, VA $76,104

Galax, VA $76,228

Glade Spring, VA $75,197

Rural Retreat, VA $75,788

Saltville, VA $75,593

Speedwell, VA $75,837

Sugar Grove, VA $75,666

Tannersville, VA $75,534

Troutdale, VA $75,612

Willis, VA $76,244

Woodlawn, VA $76,274

Wytheville, VA $76,060

Staunton, VA $77,333

Augusta Springs, VA $77,006

Bacova, VA $76,644

Blue Grass, VA $76,675

Brownsburg, VA $76,217

Buena Vista, VA $75,592

Churchville, VA $77,548

Clifton Forge, VA $76,385

Covington, VA $75,971

Craigsville, VA $77,014

Crimora, VA $77,628

Deerfield, VA $77,075

Doe Hill, VA $77,009

Fairfield, VA $76,104

Fort Defiance, VA $77,684

Glen Wilton, VA $76,095

Goshen, VA $76,683

Greenville, VA $76,635

Grottoes, VA $77,699

Head Waters, VA $77,136

Hot Springs, VA $76,431

Iron Gate, VA $76,516

Lexington, VA $76,238

Low Moor, VA $76,338

Mc Dowell, VA $77,039

Middlebrook, VA $76,654

Millboro, VA $76,714

Mint Spring, VA $77,039

Montebello, VA $75,956

Monterey, VA $76,818

Mount Sidney, VA $77,719

Mustoe, VA $76,945

New Hope, VA $77,674

Port Republic, VA $77,657

Raphine, VA $76,309

Rockbridge Baths, VA $76,385

Selma, VA $76,413

Steeles Tavern, VA $76,466

Stuarts Draft, VA $76,752

Swoope, VA $77,196

Verona, VA $77,720

Vesuvius, VA $75,785

Warm Springs, VA $76,668

West Augusta, VA $77,242

Weyers Cave, VA $77,738

Williamsville, VA $77,082

Lynchburg, VA $74,461

Altavista, VA $75,168

Alton, VA $76,810

Amherst, VA $74,967

Appomattox, VA $75,102

Bedford, VA $75,560

Big Island, VA $75,146

Blairs, VA $76,792

Brookneal, VA $75,465

Buffalo Junction, VA $77,053

Callands, VA $76,421

Chatham, VA $76,483

Clifford, VA $75,081

Clover, VA $76,623

Cluster Springs, VA $77,049

Coleman Falls, VA $74,769

Concord, VA $74,564

Crystal Hill, VA $76,505

Danville, VA $76,853

Hillsville, VA $76,376

Carson, VA $79,318

Hiwassee, VA $76,125

Independence, VA $75,860

Annandale, VA $90,262

Burke, VA $89,416

Dumfries, VA $86,799

Dunn Loring, VA $90,378

Fairfax, VA $89,028

Fairfax Station, VA $88,786

Falls Church, VA $90,457

Fort Belvoir, VA $89,363

Great Falls, VA $89,031

Greenway, VA $90,455

Lorton, VA $88,859

Merrifield, VA $90,170

Mc Lean, VA $90,447

West Mclean, VA $90,455

Mount Vernon, VA $89,698

Newington, VA $89,492

Dry Fork, VA $76,643

Brooke, VA $83,636

Evington, VA $74,874

Forest, VA $74,728

Gladstone, VA $75,167

Gladys, VA $75,168

Glasgow, VA $75,649

Goode, VA $74,975

Gretna, VA $75,938

Halifax, VA $76,788

Howardsville, VA $76,665

Hurt, VA $75,514

Java, VA $76,395

Ararat, VA $76,357

Axton, VA $76,592

Bassett, VA $76,537

Belspring, VA $76,140

Bent Mountain, VA $75,494

Blacksburg, VA $75,781

Blue Ridge, VA $75,468

Boones Mill, VA $75,440

Buchanan, VA $75,723

Callaway, VA $75,638

Christiansburg, VA $75,788

Cascade, VA $76,526

Catawba, VA $75,594

Check, VA $75,755

Claudville, VA $76,311

Cloverdale, VA $75,328

Collinsville, VA $76,791

Copper Hill, VA $75,655

Critz, VA $76,434

Daleville, VA $75,405

Dublin, VA $76,180

Eagle Rock, VA $75,942

Eggleston, VA $76,027

Elliston, VA $75,578

Ferrum, VA $76,061

Fieldale, VA $76,682

Fincastle, VA $75,640

Floyd, VA $76,067

Glade Hill, VA $75,728

Glen Lyn, VA $75,785

Goodview, VA $75,460

Hardy, VA $75,429

Henry, VA $76,175

Huddleston, VA $75,709

Keeling, VA $76,716

Chester, VA $79,691

Chesterfield, VA $79,643

Church Road, VA $79,381

Colonial Heights, VA $79,724

Courtland, VA $77,808

Dendron, VA $78,041

Dewitt, VA $79,127

Dinwiddie, VA $79,343

Disputanta, VA $79,408

Dolphin, VA $78,257

Drewryville, VA $77,638

Ebony, VA $77,102

Elberon, VA $77,720

Emporia, VA $77,813

Ford, VA $79,196

Franklin, VA $77,569

Freeman, VA $78,240

Gasburg, VA $77,268

Hopewell, VA $79,560

Ivor, VA $77,694

Jarratt, VA $78,485

Lawrenceville, VA $77,967

Mc Kenney, VA $78,919

Meredithville, VA $77,855

Newsoms, VA $77,312

Prince George, VA $79,634

Rawlings, VA $78,615

Sedley, VA $77,912

Skippers, VA $77,502

Spring Grove, VA $78,463

Stony Creek, VA $78,915

Surry, VA $77,529

Sussex, VA $78,738

Sutherland, VA $79,568

Valentines, VA $77,340

Wakefield, VA $78,012

Warfield, VA $78,680

Waverly, VA $78,625

White Plains, VA $77,297

Wilsons, VA $78,961

Yale, VA $78,419

Zuni, VA $77,663

Claremont, VA $78,569

Farmville, VA $77,095

Baskerville, VA $76,969

Indian Valley, VA $76,178

Mc Coy, VA $76,012

Martinsville, VA $76,665

Meadows Of Dan, VA $76,381

Moneta, VA $75,585

Montvale, VA $75,584

Narrows, VA $76,013

Newbern, VA $76,080

New Castle, VA $75,644

Newport, VA $75,817

New River, VA $76,289

Oriskany, VA $75,791

Paint Bank, VA $75,672

Parrott, VA $76,048

Patrick Springs, VA $76,521

Pearisburg, VA $76,089

Pembroke, VA $76,087

Penhook, VA $75,979

Pilot, VA $75,815

Pittsville, VA $75,942

Radford, VA $76,204

Long Island, VA $75,454

Lowry, VA $75,118

Lynch Station, VA $75,462

Madison Heights, VA $74,463

Monroe, VA $74,834

Naruna, VA $75,226

Nathalie, VA $76,136

Natural Bridge, VA $75,888

Natural Bridge Station, VA $75,561

Nelson, VA $77,167

Norwood, VA $75,455

Ringgold, VA $76,744

Rustburg, VA $74,634

Scottsburg, VA $76,892

Scottsville, VA $77,308

South Boston, VA $76,960

Spout Spring, VA $74,772

Sutherlin, VA $76,750

Sweet Briar, VA $74,683

Vernon Hill, VA $76,660

Virgilina, VA $76,984

Wingina, VA $75,902

Amonate, VA $75,734

Bandy, VA $75,568

Big Rock, VA $75,979

Bishop, VA $75,575

Bluefield, VA $75,809

Boissevain, VA $75,623

Breaks, VA $75,855

Burkes Garden, VA $75,652

Cedar Bluff, VA $75,763

Doran, VA $76,075

Falls Mills, VA $75,623

Grundy, VA $76,106

Horsepen, VA $75,605

Hurley, VA $75,715

Jewell Ridge, VA $75,763

Keen Mountain, VA $76,059

Mavisdale, VA $75,771

Maxie, VA $75,994

North Tazewell, VA $75,752

Oakwood, VA $76,102

Pilgrims Knob, VA $75,895

Pocahontas, VA $75,648

Pounding Mill, VA $75,869

Raven, VA $76,039

Red Ash, VA $76,109

Richlands, VA $76,066

Rowe, VA $75,799

Shortt Gap, VA $75,968

Swords Creek, VA $75,777

Tazewell, VA $75,633

Vansant, VA $75,778

Whitewood, VA $75,787

Wolford, VA $75,800

Boydton, VA $77,134

Bracey, VA $77,331

Brodnax, VA $77,629

Buckingham, VA $76,270

Burkeville, VA $77,450

Charlotte Court House, VA $76,341

Chase City, VA $76,736

Clarksville, VA $77,270

Crewe, VA $77,944

Cullen, VA $76,113

Dillwyn, VA $77,031

Drakes Branch, VA $76,728

Dundas, VA $77,869

Evergreen, VA $75,175

Fort Mitchell, VA $76,727

Green Bay, VA $77,023

Hampden Sydney, VA $77,212

Kenbridge, VA $77,453

Keysville, VA $76,721

La Crosse, VA $77,213

Lunenburg, VA $76,866

Meherrin, VA $76,874

Nottoway, VA $77,825

Pamplin, VA $75,859

Phenix, VA $75,516

Prospect, VA $76,335

Randolph, VA $76,465

Red House, VA $75,295

Red Oak, VA $76,835

Rice, VA $77,549

Saxe, VA $76,669

Skipwith, VA $76,889

South Hill, VA $77,184

Victoria, VA $77,137

Wylliesburg, VA $76,767

Roanoke, VA $75,274

Wachapreague, VA $78,160

Wardtown, VA $78,008

Wattsville, VA $78,233

Willis Wharf, VA $78,137

Windsor, VA $77,472

Withams, VA $78,172

Norfolk, VA $77,074

Newport News, VA $77,247

Fort Eustis, VA $77,277

Hampton, VA $77,294

Fort Monroe, VA $77,251

Poquoson, VA $77,269

Yorktown, VA $77,360

Lackey, VA $77,391

Seaford, VA $77,297

Portsmouth, VA $77,095

Fort Lee, VA $79,720

Petersburg, VA $79,720

Virginia State University, VA $79,720

Alberta, VA $78,145

Ammon, VA $79,191

Blackstone, VA $78,522

Boykins, VA $77,404

Branchville, VA $77,220

Capron, VA $77,786

Round Hill, VA $83,577

Catharpin, VA $86,708

Delaplane, VA $82,702

Ashburn, VA $87,067

Chantilly, VA $87,983

Gainesville, VA $86,002

Hamilton, VA $84,703

Lincoln, VA $84,620

Sterling, VA $88,126

Haymarket, VA $85,920

Herndon, VA $88,451

Leesburg, VA $85,699

Lovettsville, VA $83,800

Nokesville, VA $86,108

Upperville, VA $82,976

Warrenton, VA $83,278

Reston, VA $88,960

Waterford, VA $84,564

The Plains, VA $84,802

Doswell, VA $79,703

Dutton, VA $77,998

Fork Union, VA $78,012

Foster, VA $77,747

Glen Allen, VA $79,882

Gloucester, VA $77,915

Gloucester Point, VA $77,444

Goochland, VA $79,011

Grimstead, VA $77,942

Gum Spring, VA $79,011

Gwynn, VA $77,942

Hadensville, VA $78,887

Hallieford, VA $77,919

Hanover, VA $79,718

Hardyville, VA $78,150

Hartfield, VA $78,177

Hayes, VA $77,493

Henrico, VA $79,942

Hudgins, VA $77,882

Jamaica, VA $78,855

Jamestown, VA $77,671

Jetersville, VA $78,002

Kents Store, VA $78,187

King And Queen Court House, VA $78,974

King William, VA $79,383

Lanexa, VA $78,851

Lightfoot, VA $78,052

Little Plymouth, VA $78,874

Locust Hill, VA $78,412

Louisa, VA $78,998

Macon, VA $79,088

Maidens, VA $79,312

Manakin Sabot, VA $79,572

Mannboro, VA $79,054

Manquin, VA $79,615

Maryus, VA $77,454

Mascot, VA $78,643

Mathews, VA $77,793

Burgess, VA $79,141

Accomac, VA $78,099

Assawoman, VA $78,130

Atlantic, VA $78,235

Battery Park, VA $77,257

Belle Haven, VA $78,053

Birdsnest, VA $77,906

Bloxom, VA $78,219

Cape Charles, VA $77,800

Capeville, VA $77,815

Carrollton, VA $77,248

Carrsville, VA $77,601

Cheriton, VA $77,807

Chesapeake, VA $77,277

Chincoteague Island, VA $78,285

Wallops Island, VA $78,228

Craddockville, VA $78,066

Davis Wharf, VA $78,049

Eastville, VA $77,836

Exmore, VA $78,020

Franktown, VA $77,933

Greenbackville, VA $78,463

Greenbush, VA $78,238

Hacksneck, VA $78,021

Hallwood, VA $78,197

Harborton, VA $78,213

Horntown, VA $78,330

Oak Hall, VA $78,169

Isle Of Wight, VA $77,422

Jamesville, VA $77,977

Jenkins Bridge, VA $78,210

Keller, VA $78,116

Locustville, VA $78,113

Machipongo, VA $77,894

Mappsville, VA $78,180

Marionville, VA $77,893

Mears, VA $78,140

Melfa, VA $78,126

Modest Town, VA $78,328

Nassawadox, VA $77,975

Nelsonia, VA $78,334

New Church, VA $78,305

Onancock, VA $78,191

Onley, VA $78,105

Oyster, VA $77,825

Painter, VA $78,068

Parksley, VA $78,234

Pungoteague, VA $78,101

Quinby, VA $77,896

Rescue, VA $77,253

Sanford, VA $78,318

Saxis, VA $78,330

Seaview, VA $77,809

Smithfield, VA $77,337

Suffolk, VA $77,302

Tangier, VA $78,524

Tasley, VA $78,273

Temperanceville, VA $78,197

Townsend, VA $77,824

Virginia Beach, VA $78,306

Dulles, VA $88,984

Aldie, VA $86,176

Amissville, VA $81,983

Arcola, VA $87,039

Manassas, VA $87,182

Marshall, VA $83,186

Middleburg, VA $84,715

Catlett, VA $85,112

Centreville, VA $87,534

Clifton, VA $88,272

Orlean, VA $82,436

Paeonian Springs, VA $85,109

Paris, VA $82,436

Philomont, VA $84,464

Purcellville, VA $83,838

Bluemont, VA $82,716

Bristow, VA $86,506

Broad Run, VA $84,967

Calverton, VA $84,774

Casanova, VA $84,916

Rectortown, VA $83,083

Mechanicsville, VA $79,781

Midlothian, VA $79,660

Millers Tavern, VA $79,772

Mineral, VA $79,485

Moon, VA $77,827

Moseley, VA $79,394

New Canton, VA $77,675

New Kent, VA $79,344

New Point, VA $77,631

Newtown, VA $80,016

Norge, VA $78,167

North, VA $77,895

Oilville, VA $79,413

Onemo, VA $77,729

Ordinary, VA $77,560

Port Haywood, VA $77,620

Powhatan, VA $79,150

Providence Forge, VA $79,208

Quinton, VA $79,614

Rockville, VA $79,503

Ruthville, VA $79,044

Saint Stephens Church, VA $79,762

Saluda, VA $78,442

Sandston, VA $79,799

Sandy Hook, VA $78,995

Schley, VA $77,744

Severn, VA $77,495

Shacklefords, VA $78,484

State Farm, VA $79,350

Stevensville, VA $79,161

Studley, VA $79,775

Susan, VA $77,651

Toano, VA $78,412

Topping, VA $78,342

Trevilians, VA $78,948

Richmond, VA $79,963

Urbanna, VA $78,715

Wake, VA $78,223

Walkerton, VA $79,274

Ware Neck, VA $77,775

Water View, VA $78,698

West Point, VA $78,969

White Marsh, VA $77,646

Wicomico, VA $77,509

Williamsburg, VA $77,643

Woods Cross Roads, VA $77,924

Montpelier, VA $79,384

Oakton, VA $89,234

Occoquan, VA $88,577

Quantico, VA $85,633

Springfield, VA $90,028

Triangle, VA $86,252

Vienna, VA $90,027

Woodbridge, VA $87,937

Arlington, VA $90,481

Fort Myer, VA $90,482

Mattaponi, VA $78,675

Dhs, VA $90,481

Fort Valley, VA $78,224

Star Tannery, VA $77,459

Stephens City, VA $80,421

Stephenson, VA $80,475

Toms Brook, VA $78,181

White Post, VA $81,113

Woodstock, VA $77,535

Culpeper, VA $80,095

Aroda, VA $78,134

Banco, VA $78,399

Bealeton, VA $82,923

Boston, VA $79,883

Brandy Station, VA $81,500

Brightwood, VA $78,797

Castleton, VA $80,762

Elkwood, VA $81,393

Etlan, VA $78,615

Goldvein, VA $83,289

Graves Mill, VA $78,027

Haywood, VA $78,776

Hood, VA $77,536

Jeffersonton, VA $82,408

Leon, VA $79,130

Lignum, VA $80,923

Madison, VA $78,021

Midland, VA $83,748

Mitchells, VA $79,457

Oakpark, VA $78,515

Pratts, VA $78,012

Radiant, VA $78,301

Rapidan, VA $79,007

Remington, VA $82,264

Reva, VA $79,217

Richardsville, VA $81,598

Rixeyville, VA $81,387

Rochelle, VA $77,988

Somerville, VA $83,909

Sperryville, VA $79,140

Stevensburg, VA $81,085

Sumerduck, VA $82,286

Syria, VA $77,726

Viewtown, VA $81,440

Washington, VA $80,528

Wolftown, VA $77,541

Woodville, VA $79,921

Harrisonburg, VA $77,858

Basye, VA $77,236

Bergton, VA $76,998

Bridgewater, VA $77,712

Broadway, VA $77,472

Criders, VA $77,136

Dayton, VA $77,446

Edinburg, VA $77,367

Elkton, VA $77,601

Alexandria, VA $90,471

Fredericksburg, VA $81,974

Bowling Green, VA $80,383

Burr Hill, VA $80,393

Callao, VA $79,930

Caret, VA $80,883

Center Cross, VA $79,507

Champlain, VA $80,698

Coles Point, VA $81,001

Colonial Beach, VA $81,456

Corbin, VA $80,952

Dahlgren, VA $84,127

Dogue, VA $81,402

Dunnsville, VA $79,793

Edwardsville, VA $79,244

Farnham, VA $79,478

Garrisonville, VA $84,818

Hague, VA $80,415

Hartwood, VA $82,210

Haynesville, VA $80,348

Heathsville, VA $79,170

Hustle, VA $80,747

Irvington, VA $78,536

Jersey, VA $81,514

Kilmarnock, VA $78,602

King George, VA $82,785

Kinsale, VA $80,260

Ladysmith, VA $79,919

Lancaster, VA $78,795

Laneview, VA $78,986

Lively, VA $78,868

Locust Grove, VA $80,416

Loretto, VA $80,762

Lottsburg, VA $79,781

Merry Point, VA $78,671

Milford, VA $80,087

Mollusk, VA $78,699

Montross, VA $80,941

Morattico, VA $79,108

Mount Holly, VA $80,671

Ninde, VA $82,970

Nuttsville, VA $79,030

Oldhams, VA $80,195

Ophelia, VA $79,183

Partlow, VA $80,612

Port Royal, VA $80,741

Rappahannock Academy, VA $80,757

Reedville, VA $79,124

Rhoadesville, VA $79,657

Rollins Fork, VA $81,453

Fulks Run, VA $77,279

Hinton, VA $77,208

Keezletown, VA $77,584

Lacey Spring, VA $77,623

Linville, VA $77,583

Luray, VA $77,832

Mc Gaheysville, VA $77,674

Mount Crawford, VA $77,676

Mount Jackson, VA $77,422

Mount Solon, VA $77,433

New Market, VA $77,601

Orkney Springs, VA $77,256

Penn Laird, VA $77,708

Quicksburg, VA $77,500

Pleasant Valley, VA $77,666

Shenandoah, VA $77,628

Singers Glen, VA $77,578

Stanley, VA $77,634

Timberville, VA $77,615

Charlottesville, VA $77,753

Afton, VA $76,892

Arrington, VA $75,363

Barboursville, VA $78,056

Batesville, VA $77,569

Covesville, VA $76,899

Crozet, VA $77,606

Dyke, VA $77,567

Ruby, VA $84,412

Defect Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Defect Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Defect Manager positions in Business Services or Insurance typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Defect Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Defect Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$115,841	$56.0	40%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$86,881	$42.0	5%

Defect Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Defect Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$73,166

Average $82,744/year

$88,671

$6,097

Average $6,895/month

$7,389

$1,407

Average $1,591/week

$1,705

$35

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,671	$7,389	$1,705	$43
Average	$82,744	$6,895	$1,591	$40
25th Percentile	$73,166	$6,097	$1,407	$35

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