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IC3 - Proficient

Salary Range

Low

$100,000

15%

Mid

$117,500

15%

High

$135,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Medium

41 Data Points

$70,250

$76,375

$82,500

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Large

87 Data Points

$80,000

$90,000

$100,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

407 Data Points

$100,000

$117,500

$135,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

454 Data Points

$130,000

$151,375

$172,750

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

117 Data Points

$140,000

$170,000

$200,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

356 Data Points

$140,000

$164,000

$188,000

M3

Manager

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

Small

24 Data Points

$141,550

$168,189

$194,828

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Large

84 Data Points

$135,000

$160,013

$185,025

M5

Director

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

Very Large

210 Data Points

$161,875

$188,938

$216,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Small

22 Data Points

$199,950

$230,888

$261,825

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