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Software Engineering

M3 - Manager

The median salary range for Software Engineering (M3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $182k - $234k as of Aug 2026, based on 6,920 job postings from 734 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$181,500

13%

Mid

$207,528

13%

High

$233,556

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

460 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

1,885 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

1,805 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

3,824 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

1,408 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

1,160 Data Points

$185,000

$214,000

$243,000

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

890 Data Points

$181,500

$207,528

$233,556

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

525 Data Points

$195,650

$227,825

$260,000

M5

Director

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

Very Large

348 Data Points

$216,450

$253,538

$290,625

M6

Sr. Director

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

Very Large

104 Data Points

$242,000

$286,000

$330,000