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Security Engineering

IC3 - Proficient

The median salary range for Security Engineering (IC3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $132k - $180k as of Aug 2026, based on 2,944 job postings from 398 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$132,000

15%

Mid

$156,000

15%

High

$180,000

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.	Large 88 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 405 Data Points		$117,500	$136,250	$155,000
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.	Very Large 499 Data Points		$132,000	$156,000	$180,000
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.	Very Large 972 Data Points		$149,500	$174,750	$200,000
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.	Very Large 263 Data Points		$180,000	$209,500	$239,000
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.	Very Large 314 Data Points		$178,020	$211,510	$245,000
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.	Very Large 260 Data Points		$155,793	$184,359	$212,925
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Very Large 177 Data Points		$170,000	$208,575	$247,150
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.	Very Large 162 Data Points		$200,000	$236,375	$272,750
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.	Medium 39 Data Points		$218,400	$261,700	$305,000