Search By:

Family & Level

Job Title

Need help choosing Family or Level?

Hardware Engineering

IC2 - Developing

The median salary range for Hardware Engineering (IC2) roles disclosed in public job postings is $100k - $140k as of Aug 2026, based on 8,696 job postings from 346 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$100,000

17%

Mid

$120,000

17%

High

$140,000

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.	Very Large 457 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 1,141 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 1,015 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 1,380 Data Points		$136,750	$160,875	$185,000
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.	Very Large 433 Data Points		$160,175	$190,167	$220,159
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.	Very Large 498 Data Points		$167,000	$198,500	$230,000
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.	Very Large 233 Data Points		$157,000	$181,000	$205,000
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Very Large 154 Data Points		$179,700	$207,300	$234,900
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.	Very Large 101 Data Points		$216,000	$251,000	$286,000
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.	Medium 44 Data Points		$240,000	$268,200	$296,400