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IC3 - Proficient
The median salary range for Design (IC3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $125k - $171k as of Aug 2026, based on 2,086 job postings from 435 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$125,000
15%
Mid
$147,803
15%
High
$170,606
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Graphic Designer
Salt Lake City
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$75k
$75,000
Technical Design Temporary/Freelance
New York City
·5-7 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$70k
$70,000
Technical Design Temporary/Freelance
United States
·5-7 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$70k
$70,000
Creative Designer
Canada
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$51k - $68k
$51,365 - $67,773
Creative Designer
Remote
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$51k - $68k
$51,365 - $67,773
Post Producer
Los Angeles
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$60k - $67k
$60,000 - $67,000
Product Designer
Remote
·Last Posted: Sep 2025
$48k - $66k
$48,000 - $66,000
Product designer
Serbia
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$445k
$445,000
Product designer
Remote
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$445k
$445,000
Product designer
Remote
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$4k - $6k
$3,687 - $5,762
Product designer
Serbia
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$4k - $6k
$3,687 - $5,762
Marketing designer
Serbia
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$4k - $5k
$3,687 - $4,837
Marketing designer
Remote
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$4k - $5k
$3,687 - $4,837
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Large 81 Data Points | $65,000 | $72,500 | $80,000 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 409 Data Points | $100,000 | $116,350 | $132,700 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 434 Data Points | $125,000 | $147,803 | $170,606 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 976 Data Points | $140,000 | $160,000 | $180,000 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 254 Data Points | $174,800 | $199,900 | $225,000 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 232 Data Points | $168,200 | $199,325 | $230,450 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 157 Data Points | $135,500 | $162,750 | $190,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Large 79 Data Points | $155,380 | $193,290 | $231,200 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 288 Data Points | $182,600 | $210,888 | $239,175 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Medium 48 Data Points | $213,000 | $250,550 | $288,100 |