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Hardware Engineering

M5 - Director

Salary Range

Low

$190,000

13%

Mid

$217,500

13%

High

$245,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Medium

33 Data Points

$89,250

$104,625

$120,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

103 Data Points

$101,000

$122,000

$143,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

303 Data Points

$114,900

$137,450

$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

$159,788

$183,575

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Large

98 Data Points

$136,924

$173,462

$210,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Large

94 Data Points

$160,000

$192,325

$224,650

M3

Manager

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

Small

24 Data Points

$185,000

$211,000

$237,000

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Small

23 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

12 Data Points

$190,000

$217,500

$245,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Insufficient

1 Data Point

$192,700

$241,250

$289,800

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