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QA Engineering

IC1 - Entry

The median salary range for QA Engineering (IC1) roles disclosed in public job postings is $64k - $85k as of Aug 2026, based on 1,577 job postings from 258 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$64,240

14%

Mid

$74,620

14%

High

$85,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

152 Data Points

$64,240

$74,620

$85,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.

Very Large

468 Data Points

$89,440

$105,570

$121,700

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.

Very Large

362 Data Points

$110,000

$125,500

$141,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.

Very Large

550 Data Points

$123,746

$141,873

$160,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.

Large

95 Data Points

$152,500

$173,625

$194,750

IC6

Advisory

An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.

Large

70 Data Points

$149,150

$182,675

$216,200

M3

Manager

Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.

Very Large

178 Data Points

$125,000

$145,000

$165,000

M4

Sr. Manager

Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.

Large

93 Data Points

$160,000

$180,004

$200,009

M5

Director

Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.

Medium

50 Data Points

$185,000

$209,836

$234,672

M6

Sr. Director

Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.

Small

23 Data Points

$190,000

$226,500

$263,000