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Sales Engineering

IC3 - Proficient

The median salary range for Sales Engineering (IC3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $129k - $173k as of Aug 2026, based on 8,929 job postings from 779 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$129,300

14%

Mid

$150,975

14%

High

$172,650

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 654 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 986 Data Points		$129,300	$150,975	$172,650
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.	Very Large 1,028 Data Points		$143,100	$168,501	$193,902
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.	Very Large 311 Data Points		$153,600	$180,700	$207,800
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.	Very Large 322 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 231 Data Points		$151,500	$182,000	$212,500
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Large 97 Data Points		$170,680	$209,309	$247,938
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.	Very Large 122 Data Points		$183,750	$221,875	$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