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QA Engineering

IC5 - Expert

Salary Range

Low

$135,000

18%

Mid

$164,300

18%

High

$193,600

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Large

54 Data Points

$70,000

$80,000

$90,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

108 Data Points

$88,560

$106,501

$124,442

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

374 Data Points

$100,000

$115,000

$130,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

347 Data Points

$120,000

$137,500

$155,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Large

56 Data Points

$135,000

$164,300

$193,600

IC6

Advisory

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

Small

25 Data Points

$144,200

$177,200

$210,200

M3

Manager

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

Large

78 Data Points

$115,000

$131,388

$147,775

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Medium

50 Data Points

$158,485

$176,393

$194,300

M5

Director

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

Medium

39 Data Points

$180,000

$200,000

$220,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Small

9 Data Points

$206,000

$228,400

$250,800

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