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Hardware Engineering

IC5 - Expert

Salary Range

Low

$139,500

20%

Mid

$173,500

20%

High

$207,500

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Medium

36 Data Points

$87,125

$99,710

$112,295

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

105 Data Points

$100,000

$120,000

$140,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

333 Data Points

$113,000

$136,500

$160,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

341 Data Points

$136,000

$161,250

$186,500

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

104 Data Points

$139,500

$173,500

$207,500

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

105 Data Points

$159,300

$189,923

$220,546

M3

Manager

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

Medium

26 Data Points

$182,500

$203,750

$225,000

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Medium

27 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

$189,000

$212,000

$235,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Insufficient

2 Data Points

$192,350

$237,375

$282,400

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