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Hardware Engineering

IC5 - Expert

Salary Range

Low

$136,000

21%

Mid

$173,000

21%

High

$210,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Medium

33 Data Points

$89,250

$104,625

$120,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

101 Data Points

$100,500

$121,500

$142,500

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

304 Data Points

$116,000

$138,000

$160,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

340 Data Points

$136,000

$159,788

$183,575

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Large

92 Data Points

$136,000

$173,000

$210,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Large

97 Data Points

$159,650

$191,238

$222,825

M3

Manager

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

Small

24 Data Points

$185,000

$205,000

$225,000

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Small

22 Data Points

$158,485

$176,095

$193,705

M5

Director

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

Small

13 Data Points

$203,000

$225,250

$247,500

M6

Sr. Director

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

Insufficient

1 Data Point

$192,700

$241,250

$289,800

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