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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 2,945 job postings from 398 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$132,000

15%

Mid

$156,000

15%

High

$180,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
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