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QA Engineering

M3 - Manager

The median salary range for QA Engineering (M3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $125k - $165k as of Jul 2026, based on 741 job postings from 176 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$125,000

14%

Mid

$145,000

14%

High

$165,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

140 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

431 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

524 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

66 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