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Hardware Engineering

M3 - Manager

Salary Range

Low

$160,000

18%

Mid

$195,500

18%

High

$231,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Medium

40 Data Points

$89,695

$100,348

$111,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

112 Data Points

$101,000

$120,500

$140,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

395 Data Points

$115,000

$137,500

$160,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

372 Data Points

$136,265

$159,058

$181,850

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

124 Data Points

$137,500

$169,688

$201,875

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

121 Data Points

$160,000

$189,000

$218,000

M3

Manager

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

Medium

33 Data Points

$160,000

$195,500

$231,000

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Medium

38 Data Points

$170,000

$190,250

$210,500

M5

Director

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

Small

22 Data Points

$172,320

$206,010

$239,700

M6

Sr. Director

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

Small

6 Data Points

$184,000

$229,900

$275,800

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