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IC1 - Entry
The median salary range for Hardware Engineering (IC1) roles disclosed in public job postings is $73k - $100k as of Aug 2026, based on 3,926 job postings from 232 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$72,800
16%
Mid
$86,400
16%
High
$100,000
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Mechanical Engineer I
Texas
N/A
N/A
Mechanical Engineer I
United States
N/A
N/A
Hardware Engineer Internship
United States
N/A
N/A
Hardware Engineer Internship
Texas
N/A
N/A
Firmware Internship
Kingdom of Spain
N/A
N/A
Entry ASIC Design Engineer
Vancouver
N/A
N/A
Entry ASIC Design Engineer
United States
N/A
N/A
Trim Technician
United States
N/A
N/A
Trim Technician
Centreville
N/A
N/A
Trim Technician
Maryland
N/A
N/A
Production Technician
United States
·1-2 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Production Technician
Illinois
·1-2 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Production Technician
United States
·1-2 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Production Technician
Minnesota
·1-2 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Production Technician-Remix
United States
·1-2 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Production Technician-Remix
Centreville
·1-2 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Production Technician-Remix
Maryland
·1-2 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Very Large 435 Data Points | $72,800 | $86,400 | $100,000 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 1,067 Data Points | $100,000 | $120,000 | $140,000 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 978 Data Points | $120,000 | $142,500 | $165,000 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 1,307 Data Points | $136,000 | $160,565 | $185,130 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 399 Data Points | $158,125 | $186,563 | $215,000 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 479 Data Points | $167,625 | $198,813 | $230,000 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 221 Data Points | $158,000 | $181,500 | $205,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Very Large 144 Data Points | $180,000 | $210,775 | $241,550 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Large 97 Data Points | $215,500 | $251,000 | $286,500 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Medium 41 Data Points | $240,000 | $270,000 | $300,000 |