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Software Engineering

M5 - Director

The median salary range for Software Engineering (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $218k - $294k as of Jul 2026, based on 1,861 job postings from 381 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$218,000

15%

Mid

$255,750

15%

High

$293,500

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

444 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

1,833 Data Points

$125,000

$143,250

$161,500

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,772 Data Points

$140,000

$163,000

$186,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

3,701 Data Points

$150,000

$173,750

$197,500

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

1,367 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

1,126 Data Points

$186,000

$215,500

$245,000

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

873 Data Points

$182,000

$208,463

$234,926

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

504 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

336 Data Points

$218,000

$255,750

$293,500

M6

Sr. Director

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

Very Large

104 Data Points

$244,000

$287,000

$330,000