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IC3 - Proficient

The median salary range for Legal (IC3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $130k - $176k as of Aug 2026, based on 2,903 job postings from 484 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$130,000

15%

Mid

$153,225

15%

High

$176,450

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.	Very Large 117 Data Points		$63,750	$75,590	$87,430
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.	Very Large 676 Data Points		$88,657	$103,329	$118,000
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.	Very Large 596 Data Points		$130,000	$153,225	$176,450
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.	Very Large 923 Data Points		$145,793	$167,896	$190,000
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.	Very Large 202 Data Points		$180,000	$211,612	$243,223
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.	Large 70 Data Points		$191,000	$225,500	$260,000
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.	Very Large 587 Data Points		$123,000	$141,500	$160,000
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Very Large 258 Data Points		$146,000	$167,200	$188,400
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.	Very Large 486 Data Points		$190,000	$218,594	$247,188
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.	Very Large 142 Data Points		$238,950	$267,600	$296,250