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Hardware Engineering

IC4 - Advanced

Salary Range

Low

$136,265

15%

Mid

$160,258

15%

High

$184,250

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Medium

48 Data Points

$90,000

$101,795

$113,589

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

115 Data Points

$104,899

$122,449

$140,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

408 Data Points

$115,000

$135,000

$155,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

381 Data Points

$136,265

$160,258

$184,250

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

134 Data Points

$136,000

$168,938

$201,875

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

126 Data Points

$160,000

$188,250

$216,500

M3

Manager

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

Medium

35 Data Points

$150,000

$187,500

$225,000

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Medium

39 Data Points

$169,000

$190,000

$211,000

M5

Director

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

Small

23 Data Points

$168,640

$204,170

$239,700

M6

Sr. Director

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

Small

8 Data Points

$167,250

$221,058

$274,865

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