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Software Engineering

IC3 - Proficient

Salary Range

Low

$129,640

13%

Mid

$149,820

13%

High

$170,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Large

77 Data Points

$108,890

$126,945

$145,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

461 Data Points

$122,716

$143,858

$165,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

671 Data Points

$129,640

$149,820

$170,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

1,445 Data Points

$149,891

$170,070

$190,250

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

461 Data Points

$170,000

$195,000

$220,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

387 Data Points

$180,000

$208,500

$237,000

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

259 Data Points

$175,000

$202,500

$230,000

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

158 Data Points

$175,700

$207,850

$240,000

M5

Director

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

Very Large

127 Data Points

$205,000

$242,000

$279,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Small

15 Data Points

$190,425

$242,713

$295,000

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