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QA Engineering

IC5 - Expert

Salary Range

Low

$141,000

14%

Mid

$163,250

14%

High

$185,500

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Medium

36 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.

Large

84 Data Points

$82,481

$100,740

$119,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

229 Data Points

$95,500

$112,250

$129,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

222 Data Points

$120,000

$139,375

$158,750

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Medium

38 Data Points

$141,000

$163,250

$185,500

IC6

Advisory

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

Small

24 Data Points

$145,600

$176,913

$208,225

M3

Manager

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

Large

51 Data Points

$115,640

$133,320

$151,000

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Medium

26 Data Points

$160,000

$177,500

$195,000

M5

Director

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

Small

24 Data Points

$184,000

$212,000

$240,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Small

7 Data Points

$236,000

$246,000

$256,000

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