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M6 - Sr. Director
The median salary range for Software Engineering (M6) roles disclosed in public job postings is $244k - $330k as of Aug 2026, based on 413 job postings from 99 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$244,000
15%
Mid
$287,000
15%
High
$330,000
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Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Very Large 446 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 1,844 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 1,783 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 3,734 Data Points | $150,000 | $173,053 | $196,107 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 1,381 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 1,136 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 881 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 509 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 342 Data Points | $218,000 | $256,000 | $294,000 | |
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 |