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Software Engineering

IC3 - Proficient

Salary Range

Low

$128,425

14%

Mid

$149,013

14%

High

$169,600

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

118 Data Points

$109,500

$129,165

$148,830

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.

Very Large

662 Data Points

$121,000

$140,500

$160,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.

Very Large

894 Data Points

$128,425

$149,013

$169,600

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.

Very Large

1,848 Data Points

$149,781

$169,891

$190,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.

Very Large

611 Data Points

$170,000

$195,000

$220,000

IC6

Advisory

An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.

Very Large

488 Data Points

$180,000

$208,625

$237,250

M3

Manager

Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.

Very Large

357 Data Points

$175,000

$200,760

$226,520

M4

Sr. Manager

Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.

Very Large

226 Data Points

$175,000

$205,438

$235,875

M5

Director

Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.

Very Large

166 Data Points

$200,300

$238,050

$275,800

M6

Sr. Director

Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.

Small

19 Data Points

$200,000

$244,906

$289,813

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