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Security Engineering

IC4 - Advanced

The median salary range for Security Engineering (IC4) roles disclosed in public job postings is $150k - $200k as of Aug 2026, based on 5,549 job postings from 612 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$150,000

14%

Mid

$175,000

14%

High

$200,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Large

91 Data Points

$85,000

$92,500

$100,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

413 Data Points

$118,250

$136,625

$155,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

506 Data Points

$131,800

$155,900

$180,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

994 Data Points

$150,000

$175,000

$200,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

269 Data Points

$181,000

$210,000

$239,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

316 Data Points

$177,540

$208,770

$240,000

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

262 Data Points

$156,793

$184,972

$213,150

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

180 Data Points

$170,000

$208,088

$246,175

M5

Director

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

Very Large

165 Data Points

$200,000

$236,670

$273,340

M6

Sr. Director

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

Medium

39 Data Points

$218,400

$261,700

$305,000