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IC6 - Advisory
The median salary range for Software Engineering (IC6) roles disclosed in public job postings is $185k - $243k as of Aug 2026, based on 11,117 job postings from 672 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$185,000
14%
Mid
$214,125
14%
High
$243,250
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Principal Game Developer
Los Angeles
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$120k - $140k
$120,000 - $140,000
System Design Authority
Ottawa
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$111k - $150k
$110,625 - $149,675
System Design Authority
Canada
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$111k - $150k
$110,625 - $149,675
System Architect
Ottawa
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$93k - $125k
$92,742 - $125,487
System Architect
Canada
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$93k - $125k
$92,742 - $125,487
Principal Software Engineer
United States
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$167k - $250k
$166,800 - $250,200
Software Development Architect
Canada
·10+ Years Experience
$92k - $137k
$91,672 - $137,329
Principal Engineer, Software Development
Serbia
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$1k - $1k
$546 - $821
Principal Software Engineer - US
Boston
·10+ Years Experience
$121k - $143k
$121,278 - $142,680
Principal Software Engineer
Vancouver
·10+ Years Experience
$114k - $136k
$114,144 - $135,546
Principal Software Engineer
Vancouver
·10+ Years Experience
$114k - $136k
$114,144 - $135,546
Principal Software Engineer
Vancouver
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$114k - $136k
$114,144 - $135,546
Principal Software Engineer
Vancouver
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$114k - $136k
$114,144 - $135,546
Senior Game Technology Architect
Santa Fe
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$131k
$131,357
Principal Software Engineer
New York City
·12+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$90k - $115k
$90,000 - $115,000
Principal Software Engineer
Remote
·12+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$90k - $115k
$90,000 - $115,000
Staff Engineer (Backend)
Remote
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$70k - $100k
$70,000 - $100,000
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Very Large 449 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 1,869 Data Points | $125,000 | $143,275 | $161,550 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 1,798 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 3,781 Data Points | $150,000 | $172,735 | $195,470 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 1,397 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 1,142 Data Points | $185,000 | $214,125 | $243,250 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 887 Data Points | $182,000 | $208,000 | $234,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Very Large 516 Data Points | $195,200 | $227,600 | $260,000 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 344 Data Points | $218,000 | $254,738 | $291,475 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Very Large 105 Data Points | $243,000 | $285,200 | $327,400 |