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IC4 - Advanced
The median salary range for QA Engineering (IC4) roles disclosed in public job postings is $124k - $160k as of Aug 2026, based on 3,732 job postings from 513 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$124,000
13%
Mid
$142,000
13%
High
$160,000
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Senior Software Engineer in Test
Dublin
N/A
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Senior Software Engineer in Test
Dublin
N/A
N/A
Senior Quality Engineer
Pune
N/A
N/A
Senior Quality Engineer
Pune
N/A
N/A
Senior Quality Automation Engineer
United States
N/A
N/A
Senior Quality Automation Engineer
Georgia
N/A
N/A
Senior Quality Automation Engineer
Alpharetta
N/A
N/A
Senior Quality Automation Engineer
United States
·5-7 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Senior Quality Automation Engineer
Georgia
·5-7 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Senior Quality Automation Engineer
Alpharetta
·5-7 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Automation Engineer Lead
Pune
·14+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Senior Test Engineer (Arc Vehicle)
United States
N/A
N/A
Senior Test Engineer (Arc Vehicle)
Vista
N/A
N/A
Senior Test Engineer
United States
N/A
N/A
Senior Test Engineer
Vista
N/A
N/A
Senior Test and Automation Engineer
United States
N/A
N/A
Senior Test and Automation Engineer
Vista
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 151 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 458 Data Points | $89,678 | $105,689 | $121,700 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 358 Data Points | $107,300 | $123,650 | $140,000 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 542 Data Points | $124,000 | $142,000 | $160,000 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Large 94 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 174 Data Points | $125,000 | $145,000 | $165,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Large 91 Data Points | $157,600 | $178,802 | $200,004 | |
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 | $187,400 | $225,200 | $263,000 |