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Security Engineering

IC5 - Expert

The median salary range for Security Engineering (IC5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $181k - $240k as of Aug 2026, based on 1,248 job postings from 218 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$180,500

14%

Mid

$210,250

14%

High

$240,000

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.	Large 94 Data Points		$85,000	$94,500	$104,000
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.	Very Large 423 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 520 Data Points		$130,500	$155,250	$180,000
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.	Very Large 1,033 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 285 Data Points		$180,500	$210,250	$240,000
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.	Very Large 319 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 276 Data Points		$157,250	$185,088	$212,925
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Very Large 187 Data Points		$169,000	$206,050	$243,100
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.	Very Large 166 Data Points		$200,000	$237,400	$274,800
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.	Medium 43 Data Points		$220,000	$265,000	$310,000