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Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist

Average Early-Career Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist with Quality Assurance / Quality Control Skills Salary in San Francisco, California

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$73,333
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10%
$53k
MEDIAN
$73k
90%
$115k

The average salary for a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is $73,333 in 2025

Base Salary
$53k - $115k
Bonus
$0 - $5k
Total Pay
$40k - $87k
Based on 18 salary profiles (last updated Sep 30 2020)
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What Do Quality Assurance (QA) Specialists Do?

Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist Tasks
  • Support quality related customer complaint investigations and trending activities.
  • Carry out annual product reviews.
  • Support the development and implementation of improved quality reporting measures.
  • Perform training in all aspects of Quality Management Systems.
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Common Health Benefits for a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist

Medical
56%
Dental
56%
Vision
56%
None
44%

Gender Breakdown for Quality Assurance (QA) Specialists

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
This data is based on 13 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Quality Assurance (QA) Specialists

What is the highest pay for Quality Assurance (QA) Specialists in San Francisco?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist in San Francisco is $115k / year

What is the lowest pay for Quality Assurance (QA) Specialists in San Francisco?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist in San Francisco is $53k / year

How can Quality Assurance (QA) Specialists increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist that oversees more junior Quality Assurance (QA) Specialists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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