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IC6 - Advisory
The median salary range for Hardware Engineering (IC6) roles disclosed in public job postings is $168k - $230k as of Aug 2026, based on 3,160 job postings from 160 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$167,625
16%
Mid
$198,813
16%
High
$230,000
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Senior Mechanical System Design Leader
Republic of Poland
·8+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Senior Hardware Architect Engineer
Suzhou
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Senior Hardware Architect Engineer
Suzhou
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Senior Hardware Architect Engineer
People's Republic of China
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
eHW Architect Engineer
Republic of India
·6+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
eHW Architect Engineer
Bengaluru
·6+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Electrical Hardware Architect
Republic of Poland
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Data Center BESS Principal Engineer
Arlington
·10-15 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Data Center BESS Principal Engineer
Arlington
·10-15 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Data Center BESS Principal Engineer
United States
·10-15 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Principal Controls Engineer
Houston
·12+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Digital - SerDes Digital Design Lead
San Francisco
·12+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
PD - Sr Staff - Physical Verification Lead | Signoff & DRC
San Francisco
·15+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
PD - IP Lead – Sr Staff, Physical Design
San Francisco
N/A
N/A
PD - Sr Staff — CAD & Design Methodology | RTL-to-GDSII Flow | Advanced Node Methodology |
San Francisco
·15+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Digital - Principal Systems/DSP Engineer
San Francisco
·10+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
PD - Principal, Physical Design
San Francisco
·8-12 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Digital - Principal Digital Verification Engineer
San Francisco
·15+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Digital - Principal Digital Verification Engineer
Vancouver
·15+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Digital - Principal Digital Verification Engineer
Vancouver
·15+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
SoC/ASIC Architect
Edinburgh
N/A
N/A
SoC/ASIC Architect
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
N/A
N/A
Principal System Engineer - Payload
United States
N/A
N/A
Principal System Engineer - Payload
Maryland
N/A
N/A
Satellite Mechanical/Structural Engineer
Midland
·15+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Satellite Mechanical/Structural Engineer
United States
·15+ 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 | $136,500 | $160,783 | $185,065 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 398 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 |