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QA Engineering

IC5 - Expert

The median salary range for QA Engineering (IC5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $153k - $196k as of Aug 2026, based on 393 job postings from 101 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$152,500

12%

Mid

$174,250

12%

High

$196,000

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.	Very Large 144 Data Points		$64,480	$74,740	$85,000
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.	Very Large 435 Data Points		$90,000	$106,586	$123,173
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.	Very Large 355 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 528 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 87 Data Points		$152,500	$174,250	$196,000
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.	Large 67 Data Points		$150,000	$183,100	$216,200
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.	Very Large 173 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		$155,100	$176,743	$198,385
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