Quality control inspector salary in United States

The average salary for a Quality Control Inspector is $22.99 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 9.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 31, 2026.

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Quality Control Inspector salaries typically range between a low of $15.56 and a high of $33.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Quality Control Inspector include Sparks, NV at $30.81 per hour, Irvine, CA at $27.92 per hour, and Houston, TX at $22.47 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Quality Control Inspector include Coastal International Security ($194,480 per year) and McKissack & McKissack ($161,500 per year).

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

• Quality Control Inspector II: Average $25.01 per hour
• Senior Quality Control Inspector: Average $112,648 per year