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Hardware Engineering

M5 - Director

Salary Range

Low

$188,000

13%

Mid

$216,500

13%

High

$245,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Medium

34 Data Points

$89,250

$100,125

$111,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

103 Data Points

$100,000

$121,000

$142,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

334 Data Points

$111,000

$134,000

$157,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

338 Data Points

$136,000

$160,500

$185,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

106 Data Points

$139,500

$172,625

$205,750

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

106 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

$183,750

$201,875

$220,000

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

14 Data Points

$188,000

$216,500

$245,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Insufficient

3 Data Points

$192,000

$240,900

$289,800

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