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Hardware Engineering

IC4 - Advanced

Salary Range

Low

$136,000

14%

Mid

$158,000

14%

High

$180,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Large

54 Data Points

$86,063

$101,293

$116,522

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

145 Data Points

$102,500

$120,750

$139,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

500 Data Points

$111,750

$133,375

$155,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

412 Data Points

$136,000

$158,000

$180,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

147 Data Points

$135,960

$171,730

$207,500

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

135 Data Points

$159,650

$187,950

$216,250

M3

Manager

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

Medium

36 Data Points

$150,000

$189,950

$229,900

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Medium

50 Data Points

$157,538

$182,519

$207,500

M5

Director

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

Medium

26 Data Points

$159,800

$197,350

$234,900

M6

Sr. Director

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

Small

9 Data Points

$176,000

$225,365

$274,730

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