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QA Engineering

M3 - Manager

Salary Range

Low

$115,000

12%

Mid

$131,388

12%

High

$147,775

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Large

51 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

93 Data Points

$80,600

$100,300

$120,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

273 Data Points

$98,824

$114,412

$130,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

268 Data Points

$121,000

$140,500

$160,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Medium

46 Data Points

$134,300

$160,150

$186,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Small

22 Data Points

$144,900

$190,125

$235,350

M3

Manager

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

Large

63 Data Points

$115,000

$131,388

$147,775

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Medium

36 Data Points

$160,000

$177,500

$195,000

M5

Director

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

Medium

29 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

$225,720

$240,860

$256,000

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