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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 2,926 job postings from 397 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$132,400

15%

Mid

$156,200

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 87 Data Points		$84,100	$92,050	$100,000
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.	Very Large 404 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 498 Data Points		$132,400	$156,200	$180,000
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.	Very Large 967 Data Points		$148,800	$174,400	$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 312 Data Points		$177,540	$213,770	$250,000
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.	Very Large 258 Data Points		$156,586	$184,718	$212,850
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Very Large 176 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