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Sales Engineering

IC3 - Proficient

The median salary range for Sales Engineering (IC3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $129k - $172k as of Jul 2026, based on 8,759 job postings from 776 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$128,796

14%

Mid

$150,273

14%

High

$171,750

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.	Very Large 101 Data Points		$86,160	$100,580	$115,000
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.	Very Large 644 Data Points		$115,000	$134,000	$153,000
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.	Very Large 974 Data Points		$128,796	$150,273	$171,750
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.	Very Large 1,017 Data Points		$143,400	$168,700	$194,000
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.	Very Large 305 Data Points		$153,300	$179,175	$205,050
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.	Very Large 318 Data Points		$165,000	$191,000	$217,000
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.	Very Large 230 Data Points		$151,700	$183,125	$214,550
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Large 96 Data Points		$171,360	$208,180	$245,000
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.	Very Large 119 Data Points		$183,225	$221,233	$259,240
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.	Medium 30 Data Points		$221,500	$269,665	$317,830