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Hardware Engineering

IC6 - Advisory

Salary Range

Low

$159,650

17%

Mid

$191,238

17%

High

$222,825

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Medium

27 Data Points

$97,000

$115,025

$133,050

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Large

95 Data Points

$104,500

$124,250

$144,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

246 Data Points

$120,000

$145,000

$170,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

318 Data Points

$136,348

$160,674

$185,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Large

77 Data Points

$141,267

$178,133

$215,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Large

81 Data Points

$159,650

$191,238

$222,825

M3

Manager

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

Small

25 Data Points

$183,213

$207,107

$231,000

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Small

17 Data Points

$168,000

$189,500

$211,000

M5

Director

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

Small

14 Data Points

$188,000

$206,500

$225,000

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