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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 Jul 2026, based on 389 job postings from 100 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$152,500
12%
Mid
$174,250
12%
High
$196,000
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Staff Software Test Engineer
San Diego
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$160k - $175k
$160,000 - $175,000
Senior / Staff System Validation Engineer (AI Fabric Switches)
San Jose
·3+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$135k - $165k
$135,000 - $165,000
Staff/ Principal Design Verification Engineer
State of Israel
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
STAFF QA SW ENGINEER-10242
Salem
·8-15 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$80k - $160k
$80,000 - $160,000
STAFF QA SW ENGINEER-10242
New Hampshire
·8-15 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$80k - $160k
$80,000 - $160,000
STAFF QA SW ENGINEER-10242
Salem
·8-15 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$80k - $160k
$80,000 - $160,000
STAFF QA SW ENGINEER-10242
United States
·8-15 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$80k - $160k
$80,000 - $160,000
Staff Quality Engineer, CAPA Program
Durham
·8-12 Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$118k - $156k
$118,000 - $156,000
Staff Quality Engineer, Complaint Handling / Post Market Surveillance
Durham
·8+ Years Experience
$118k - $156k
$118,000 - $156,000
Staff Quality Engineer, CAPA Program
Durham
·8-12 Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$118k - $156k
$118,000 - $156,000
Staff Quality Engineer, Complaint Handling / Post Market Surveillance
Durham
·8+ Years Experience
$118k - $156k
$118,000 - $156,000
Engineer Staff, Reliability/Test
San Jose
·5-10 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$109k - $155k
$108,800 - $155,400
Engineer Staff, Reliability/Test
United States
·5-10 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$109k - $155k
$108,800 - $155,400
Staff QA Operations Specialist
San Diego
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$120k - $130k
$120,000 - $130,000
QA Testing & Automation Consultant - 97702
Canada
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$92k - $118k
$92,000 - $118,000
QA Testing & Automation Consultant - 97702
Toronto
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$92k - $118k
$92,000 - $118,000
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 353 Data Points | $110,000 | $126,500 | $143,000 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 526 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 90 Data Points | $155,200 | $177,600 | $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 |