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Quality Analysts help organizations make products, services, and business processes more reliable. They examine data, test systems, document findings, and work with teams to identify defects and improve performance. Browse vetted Quality Analyst opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Quality Analyst Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry and employer. Quality Analysts may review operational or product data, create and execute test plans, investigate issues, track quality metrics, and recommend corrective actions. In software and technology, the role may focus on application testing and defect management. In other sectors, it may involve process audits, compliance checks, or product standards.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek analytical thinking, attention to detail, clear communication, and experience with quality methods or testing tools. Depending on the position, useful qualifications may include SQL, data visualization, statistical analysis, test automation, quality management systems, or knowledge of industry regulations. Requirements differ across sectors and seniority levels.

Quality Analyst Salary and Career Growth

Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, experience, technical expertise, and scope of responsibility. Senior and specialized positions may offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Quality Analysts can grow into roles such as Quality Assurance Manager, Test Lead, Quality Engineer, Business Analyst, or Process Improvement Manager.

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$88K - $130K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by leading the development and implementation of a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving continuous improveme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $130K *

Lead the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and enhancing team performance and product quality through effective leadership and continuous improvement initiatives across...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$204K - $216K *

Lead the quality assurance of AI models by defining standards, training, and evaluating open-weight models to ensure they meet community needs and maintain trust. Collaborate across teams to enhance m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing military simulation systems through rigorous testing and validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and reliability while managi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by engineering automated testing solutions, ensuring applications meet enterprise standards. Collaborate on functional and non-functional testing while mentoring pee...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate quality assurance by leading automated testing and ensuring all applications meet enterprise standards. Collaborate with developers to remediate defects, while designing and implementing robus...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $110K *

Drive enterprise quality assurance by developing and implementing automated testing solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure application functionality meets defined standards and enhance tes...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Shape software quality assurance for enterprise applications by collaborating with stakeholders, defining test strategies, and validating workflows. Drive improvements through repeatable practices and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful insights as a Data Analyst, collaborating across teams to transform complex data into strategic actions that enhance customer value and business performance. This hybrid role fosters a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives across multiple departments, ensuring compliance with established procedures. Drive process improvements and mentor teams to enhance operational efficiency and r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a QA Manager, driving compliance and process improvement across multiple departments. Collaborate nationally to enhance quality standards, mentor staff, and lead audits, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage the audit and delivery of aircraft engine technical records. Ensure compliance and accuracy throughout the asset lifecycle while collaborating with various stakeholders to support engine acquis...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $219K *

Join a dynamic team to lead software quality assurance efforts, ensuring first-time quality and effective collaboration across engineering disciplines. Drive continuous improvement and talent developm...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Shape the future of autonomous taxi operations by optimizing workflows, merging data analytics and real-time insights to enhance customer support and operational efficiency for our innovative robotaxi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful solutions as a Validation Engineer II, collaborating with experts to enhance pharmaceutical processes and ensure compliance. Engage in diverse projects, develop critical documentation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Advance mission assurance through comprehensive analysis and program management, leading a team that enhances the Air Force's operational resilience and decision-making capabilities by identifying ris...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $166K *

Elevate quality standards by partnering with manufacturing teams to ensure compliance and integrity throughout production. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement and enhance patient safety i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Shape quality assurance strategies and lead testing efforts across applications and business initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery and drive continuous i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $100K *

Join our dynamic team as a Sr. Credit Analyst, owning the underwriting cycle from application review to decision-making. Leverage your analytical skills to enhance credit processes and contribute to a...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career by leading a quality engineering team focused on the reliability and performance of cutting-edge optical transceivers. Leverage your expertise to enhance product compliance with indu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$75K - $90K *

Lead quality engineering initiatives in a regulated medical device environment, ensuring compliance with QMS processes, enhancing supplier performance, and driving continuous improvement through data...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$76K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to ensuring GMP compliance and quality oversight for the commissioning and qualification of a new biologics production facility, driving excellence in the pharmaceutical i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Elevate quality assurance practices by leading improvement initiatives and managing QA/I staff. Collaborate across teams to optimize patient care delivery in a fast-paced healthcare environment, focus...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Drive independent quality assurance oversight for mass concrete construction, ensuring compliance with USACE standards. Collaborate with contractors and USACE staff, conducting inspections and testing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by tackling structural and fatigue analysis challenges. Leverage your expertise in finite element methods and durability simulation to drive innovative solutions and enhance produc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Quality Analyst do?question toggle

    A Quality Analyst evaluates products, services, data, or processes to identify issues and improve consistency. Duties can include testing, reviewing metrics, documenting defects, auditing workflows, and recommending corrective actions.

  • What qualifications are common for Quality Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the industry and role. Employers often value analytical skills, attention to detail, communication, and experience with testing or quality methods. Some positions require SQL, statistical analysis, test automation, or knowledge of quality standards and regulations.

  • How much do Quality Analysts earn?question toggle

    Pay varies by location, industry, experience, and specialization. Some senior or specialized Quality Analyst roles pay $100,000 or more; check each listing for specific compensation details.

  • Where do Quality Analysts work?question toggle

    Quality Analysts work across industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and professional services. Their focus may be software quality, operational processes, data, products, or regulatory compliance.

  • What career paths can follow a Quality Analyst role?question toggle

    With relevant experience, Quality Analysts may advance to positions such as Quality Assurance Manager, Test Lead, Quality Engineer, Business Analyst, or Process Improvement Manager.