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QA Engineering

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 3,728 job postings from 513 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$124,000

13%

Mid

$142,000

13%

High

$160,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
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

456 Data Points

$89,643

$106,106

$122,569

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

357 Data Points

$108,650

$124,575

$140,500

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

541 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

$178,800

$200,000

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