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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 Aug 2026, based on 8,988 job postings from 780 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$129,100

14%

Mid

$150,550

14%

High

$172,000

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.	Very Large 105 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 659 Data Points		$115,000	$133,875	$152,750
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.	Very Large 992 Data Points		$129,100	$150,550	$172,000
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.	Very Large 1,031 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 317 Data Points		$155,000	$181,500	$208,000
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.	Very Large 324 Data Points		$164,800	$190,650	$216,500
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.	Very Large 232 Data Points		$150,750	$181,000	$211,250
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Large 99 Data Points		$170,000	$207,938	$245,875
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.	Very Large 123 Data Points		$182,875	$221,438	$260,000
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.	Medium 30 Data Points		$221,500	$269,665	$317,830