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Software Engineering

IC3 - Proficient

Salary Range

Low

$125,570

14%

Mid

$146,410

14%

High

$167,250

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

186 Data Points

$109,000

$128,500

$148,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

838 Data Points

$120,000

$140,500

$161,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,392 Data Points

$125,570

$146,410

$167,250

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

2,531 Data Points

$148,750

$169,375

$190,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

793 Data Points

$166,100

$193,050

$220,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

748 Data Points

$177,500

$205,350

$233,200

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

376 Data Points

$174,250

$197,625

$221,000

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

350 Data Points

$176,000

$203,000

$230,000

M5

Director

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

Very Large

207 Data Points

$200,000

$232,500

$265,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Medium

29 Data Points

$197,600

$250,300

$303,000

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