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Sales Engineering

IC5 - Expert

The median salary range for Sales Engineering (IC5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $155k - $210k as of Aug 2026, based on 3,889 job postings from 287 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$155,000

15%

Mid

$182,500

15%

High

$210,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

110 Data Points

$85,686

$100,343

$115,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

677 Data Points

$117,100

$135,050

$153,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,013 Data Points

$129,300

$151,725

$174,150

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

1,068 Data Points

$142,700

$167,850

$193,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

326 Data Points

$155,000

$182,500

$210,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

338 Data Points

$164,800

$189,840

$214,879

M3

Manager

Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.

Very Large

238 Data Points

$150,750

$180,375

$210,000

M4

Sr. Manager

Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.

Very Large

102 Data Points

$170,680

$209,706

$248,731

M5

Director

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

Very Large

125 Data Points

$182,875

$221,438

$260,000

M6

Sr. Director

Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.

Medium

31 Data Points

$223,000

$271,330

$319,660