QA Engineering
M3 - Manager
Salary Range
Low
$120,000
14%
Mid
$139,000
14%
High
$158,000
Level Comparison

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$120,000
14%
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$139,000
14%
High
$158,000
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·Last Posted: Jan 2025
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Level Comparison
Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
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IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Medium 43 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 79 Data Points | $81,900 | $98,576 | $115,253 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 221 Data Points | $96,000 | $110,500 | $125,000 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 200 Data Points | $120,000 | $143,000 | $166,000 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Medium 36 Data Points | $134,300 | $159,650 | $185,000 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Small 25 Data Points | $144,200 | $178,600 | $213,000 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Medium 48 Data Points | $120,000 | $139,000 | $158,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Medium 26 Data Points | $160,000 | $177,375 | $194,750 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Small 24 Data Points | $180,000 | $202,000 | $224,000 | |
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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