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Hardware Engineering

M3 - Manager

Salary Range

Low

$177,750

9%

Mid

$196,100

9%

High

$214,450

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Medium

39 Data Points

$89,473

$99,986

$110,500

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Large

99 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

353 Data Points

$110,000

$133,750

$157,500

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

351 Data Points

$137,850

$161,050

$184,250

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

114 Data Points

$139,000

$171,650

$204,300

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

115 Data Points

$160,000

$188,125

$216,250

M3

Manager

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

Medium

27 Data Points

$177,750

$196,100

$214,450

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Medium

29 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

15 Data Points

$180,000

$202,500

$225,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Insufficient

5 Data Points

$192,000

$234,300

$276,600

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