What are the main factors that influence a Head of QA'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 Head of QA?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Head of QA roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Head of QA's salary?

A Head of QA's salary grows with experience: starting around $156,661 for beginners, reaching about $167,136 at mid-level, and approach $251,416 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Head of QA?

Head of QA salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Head of QA roles are District of Columbia $227,044, California $226,182, Massachusetts $223,168. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Head of QA roles make?

Salaries for Head of QA level roles vary by specialization: QA Director: $198,290; QA Analyst V: $152,500; Acting Head of Policy, Planning & QA: $141,826; QA/Validation Engineering Manager: $131,700; QA Manager: $128,490.

Head of QA Salary in New Hampshire

How much does a Head of QA make in New Hampshire? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Head of QA in New Hampshire is $207,304 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $100.

However, a Head of QA's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $239,728
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $191,064 to $224,276
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $176,277

10% $176,277

50% (Median) $207,304

90% $239,728

Head of QA Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$224,276	$18,690	$4,313	$108
Average	$207,304	$17,275	$3,987	$100
25th Percentile	$191,064	$15,922	$3,674	$92

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Key Factors That Influence Head of QA Salaries

A Head of QA'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 Head of QA Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Head of QA'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): $156,661
Early Career (1-2 years): $131,996
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $167,136
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $203,769
Expert (over 8 years): $251,416

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Quality Assurance Specialist V	less than 1 year	$156,661
Quality Assurance Manager	1-2 years	$131,996
Quality Assurance Senior Manager	2-4 years	$167,136
Head of QA	5-8 years	$203,769
VP of Quality Assurance	over 8 years	$251,416

How Do Head of QA 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 Head of QAs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $227,044.
California: $226,182.
Massachusetts: $223,168.

District of Columbia $227,044 California $226,182 Massachusetts $223,168 Washington $222,348 New Jersey $222,266 Alaska $221,979 Connecticut $219,149 New York $218,000

Hawaii $214,330 Rhode Island $212,607 Maryland $211,438 Minnesota $209,839 Colorado $209,224 Illinois $209,019 Oregon $208,239 Delaware $207,665

New Hampshire $207,304 Virginia $206,496 Pennsylvania $204,138 Nevada $202,949 North Dakota $202,559 Michigan $201,944 Wisconsin $201,719 Vermont $201,267

Texas $200,016 Maine $199,934 Arizona $199,811 Ohio $199,668 Georgia $197,781 Indiana $196,838 Wyoming $196,653 Utah $196,366

Iowa $196,243 Kansas $195,259 Louisiana $194,972 North Carolina $194,869 Missouri $194,828 Florida $194,029 Montana $193,598 Nebraska $193,188

Kentucky $192,962 South Carolina $192,142 Tennessee $191,630 Idaho $191,424 New Mexico $189,927 Oklahoma $189,599 Alabama $188,390 South Dakota $186,359

Arkansas $185,252 West Virginia $184,657 Mississippi $182,873

Top Paying Cities for Head of QA

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:

Moultonborough: $205,412
Newbury: $206,984
New Hampton: $206,293

Moultonborough, NH $205,412

Newbury, NH $206,984

New Hampton, NH $206,293

New London, NH $206,648

Chichester, NH $203,669

North Sandwich, NH $204,200

North Sutton, NH $206,656

Northwood, NH $208,457

North Woodstock, NH $204,339

Pittsfield, NH $205,771

Plymouth, NH $205,084

Rumney, NH $204,161

Salisbury, NH $205,947

Sanbornton, NH $206,213

South Newbury, NH $207,099

South Sutton, NH $206,911

Stinson Lake, NH $204,409

Suncook, NH $205,094

Tilton, NH $205,176

Warner, NH $206,747

Warren, NH $204,091

Washington, NH $207,714

Weare, NH $208,951

Wentworth, NH $204,103

Springfield, NH $206,474

Thornton, NH $204,596

Wilmot, NH $206,539

Winnisquam, NH $206,029

Nottingham, NH $210,401

West Nottingham, NH $209,870

Woodstock, NH $204,544

Concord, NH $203,092

Bow, NH $206,390

Loudon, NH $203,962

Keene, NH $206,738

Antrim, NH $208,974

Ashuelot, NH $206,673

Bennington, NH $209,835

Chesterfield, NH $205,635

Dublin, NH $209,732

Sullivan, NH $206,568

Swanzey, NH $206,886

Fitzwilliam, NH $209,941

Gilsum, NH $206,277

Hancock, NH $209,636

Amherst, NH $214,153

Auburn, NH $210,245

Brookline, NH $216,948

Candia, NH $210,003

Chester, NH $211,719

Deerfield, NH $209,269

Derry, NH $213,932

East Candia, NH $210,591

East Derry, NH $214,598

Epping, NH $211,881

Francestown, NH $210,559

Fremont, NH $212,279

Goffstown, NH $209,980

Dunbarton, NH $207,797

Greenfield, NH $210,981

Greenville, NH $215,410

Hollis, NH $218,794

Hudson, NH $219,684

Litchfield, NH $217,578

Londonderry, NH $215,123

Merrimack, NH $216,780

Milford, NH $215,798

Mont Vernon, NH $212,482

Nashua, NH $219,784

New Boston, NH $210,928

New Ipswich, NH $213,585

North Salem, NH $216,311

Pelham, NH $218,517

Harrisville, NH $209,304

Hinsdale, NH $206,527

Jaffrey, NH $210,483

Marlborough, NH $207,528

Marlow, NH $205,998

Nelson, NH $208,535

Peterborough, NH $211,330

Rindge, NH $211,687

Spofford, NH $205,994

Stoddard, NH $208,036

Troy, NH $207,885

West Chesterfield, NH $205,596

Westmoreland, NH $205,348

West Peterborough, NH $211,399

West Swanzey, NH $206,671

Winchester, NH $206,882

Littleton, NH $204,993

Berlin, NH $204,446

Bethlehem, NH $204,825

Bretton Woods, NH $204,247

Colebrook, NH $204,194

Errol, NH $202,928

Franconia, NH $204,503

Gorham, NH $204,001

Groveton, NH $204,563

Jefferson, NH $204,610

Lancaster, NH $204,809

Lisbon, NH $204,575

Sugar Hill, NH $204,675

Milan, NH $204,089

Mount Washington, NH $204,132

North Stratford, NH $204,179

Pittsburg, NH $203,537

Randolph, NH $204,114

Twin Mountain, NH $204,772

West Stewartstown, NH $204,140

Whitefield, NH $204,885

Acworth, NH $205,090

Alstead, NH $205,342

Charlestown, NH $205,129

Drewsville, NH $205,660

Lempster, NH $205,984

South Acworth, NH $205,397

Walpole, NH $205,510

North Walpole, NH $205,656

Raymond, NH $211,449

Salem, NH $216,803

Lyndeborough, NH $212,361

Temple, NH $212,673

Wilton, NH $214,043

Windham, NH $216,797

Manchester, NH $209,982

Hooksett, NH $209,474

Bedford, NH $210,641

Waterville Valley, NH $204,058

Andover, NH $206,117

Ashland, NH $205,289

Barnstead, NH $206,619

Belmont, NH $205,773

Bradford, NH $207,735

Bristol, NH $205,319

Campton, NH $204,534

Canterbury, NH $204,013

Center Barnstead, NH $207,226

Center Harbor, NH $205,414

Center Sandwich, NH $204,608

Contoocook, NH $205,557

Danbury, NH $206,380

East Andover, NH $206,131

Elkins, NH $206,583

Epsom, NH $205,668

Franklin, NH $205,736

Gilmanton, NH $205,988

Glencliff, NH $204,335

Grafton, NH $205,215

Hebron, NH $204,616

Henniker, NH $207,983

Hill, NH $206,248

Hillsborough, NH $208,662

Holderness, NH $204,977

Laconia, NH $206,552

Gilford, NH $206,533

Lincoln, NH $204,600

Lochmere, NH $205,647

Canaan, NH $204,579

Claremont, NH $205,301

Cornish, NH $204,458

Cornish Flat, NH $204,497

Enfield, NH $204,848

Enfield Center, NH $205,057

Etna, NH $204,290

Georges Mills, NH $205,984

Goshen, NH $206,937

Grantham, NH $205,166

Guild, NH $206,084

Hanover, NH $204,776

Lebanon, NH $204,698

Haverhill, NH $204,583

Lyme, NH $204,157

Lyme Center, NH $204,161

Meriden, NH $204,782

Monroe, NH $204,581

Newport, NH $205,574

North Haverhill, NH $204,565

Orford, NH $204,122

Piermont, NH $204,077

Pike, NH $204,245

Plainfield, NH $204,329

Sunapee, NH $206,576

West Lebanon, NH $204,772

Woodsville, NH $204,382

Portsmouth, NH $215,581

Newington, NH $212,964

Alton, NH $207,710

Alton Bay, NH $206,863

Atkinson, NH $216,132

Bartlett, NH $204,472

Center Conway, NH $204,319

Center Ossipee, NH $205,129

Center Strafford, NH $209,425

Center Tuftonboro, NH $205,475

Chocorua, NH $204,745

Conway, NH $204,620

Danville, NH $213,624

Dover, NH $213,491

Madbury, NH $213,099

Durham, NH $214,166

Barrington, NH $210,823

East Hampstead, NH $215,148

East Kingston, NH $214,541

East Wakefield, NH $205,805

Eaton Center, NH $204,528

Exeter, NH $213,756

Farmington, NH $208,750

South Tamworth, NH $204,641

Strafford, NH $208,643

Stratham, NH $214,621

Tamworth, NH $204,819

Union, NH $207,799

West Ossipee, NH $205,114

Wolfeboro, NH $206,853

Wolfeboro Falls, NH $206,941

Wonalancet, NH $204,520

Freedom, NH $204,809

Gilmanton Iron Works, NH $206,365

Glen, NH $204,716

Rochester, NH $210,747

Greenland, NH $215,326

Hampstead, NH $215,246

Hampton, NH $214,438

Hampton Falls, NH $214,276

Intervale, NH $204,772

Jackson, NH $204,212

Kearsarge, NH $205,133

Kingston, NH $214,557

Madison, NH $204,807

Melvin Village, NH $205,643

Milton, NH $208,084

Milton Mills, NH $206,478

Mirror Lake, NH $206,747

New Castle, NH $215,343

New Durham, NH $207,899

Newfields, NH $213,930

Newmarket, NH $214,145

Newton, NH $215,392

Newton Junction, NH $215,540

North Conway, NH $204,995

Lee, NH $212,829

North Hampton, NH $214,844

Ossipee, NH $205,241

Plaistow, NH $215,925

Rollinsford, NH $213,097

Rye, NH $215,464

Rye Beach, NH $214,951

Sanbornville, NH $206,002

Sandown, NH $213,526

Seabrook, NH $214,276

Silver Lake, NH $204,743

Somersworth, NH $212,109

Effingham, NH $205,038

Meredith, NH $206,650

Bath, NH $204,436

Head of QA Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Head of QA roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Head of QA positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Head of QA as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Head of QA

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$259,130	$125.0	25%
Financial Services	$248,765	$120.0	20%
Software & Networking	$238,400	$115.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$232,181	$112.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$228,035	$110.0	10%

Head of QA Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Head of QA'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.

$191,064

Average $207,304/year

$224,276

$15,922

Average $17,275/month

$18,690

$3,674

Average $3,987/week

$4,313

$92

Average $100/hour

$108

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$224,276	$18,690	$4,313	$108
Average	$207,304	$17,275	$3,987	$100
25th Percentile	$191,064	$15,922	$3,674	$92

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