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Software Engineering

IC6 - Advisory

The median salary range for Software Engineering (IC6) roles disclosed in public job postings is $185k - $245k as of Aug 2026, based on 11,565 job postings from 686 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$185,000

14%

Mid

$215,000

14%

High

$245,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

470 Data Points

$100,000

$117,500

$135,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

1,923 Data Points

$125,000

$143,619

$162,238

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,838 Data Points

$140,000

$162,500

$185,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

3,882 Data Points

$150,000

$172,600

$195,200

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

1,431 Data Points

$180,000

$205,000

$230,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

1,180 Data Points

$185,000

$215,000

$245,000

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

905 Data Points

$181,500

$207,306

$233,112

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

533 Data Points

$196,000

$228,000

$260,000

M5

Director

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

Very Large

356 Data Points

$216,000

$253,000

$290,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Very Large

110 Data Points

$250,000

$293,900

$337,800