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Sales Engineering

IC1 - Entry

The median salary range for Sales Engineering (IC1) roles disclosed in public job postings is $86k - $115k as of Aug 2026, based on 932 job postings from 185 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$85,500

15%

Mid

$100,250

15%

High

$115,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

102 Data Points

$85,500

$100,250

$115,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.

Very Large

647 Data Points

$115,000

$134,250

$153,500

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

977 Data Points

$129,000

$150,250

$171,500

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

1,021 Data Points

$143,100

$168,550

$194,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.

Very Large

307 Data Points

$153,600

$180,050

$206,500

IC6

Advisory

An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.

Very Large

320 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

$210,680

$250,000

M5

Director

Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.

Very Large

119 Data Points

$183,875

$221,558

$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