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QA Engineering

M4 - Sr. Manager

Salary Range

Low

$162,500

9%

Mid

$178,750

9%

High

$195,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Medium

43 Data Points

$72,500

$81,250

$90,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Large

70 Data Points

$81,800

$100,900

$120,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

196 Data Points

$95,000

$111,250

$127,500

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

182 Data Points

$120,000

$140,500

$161,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Medium

30 Data Points

$132,000

$148,500

$165,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Small

24 Data Points

$144,200

$178,600

$213,000

M3

Manager

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

Medium

43 Data Points

$120,000

$140,750

$161,500

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Small

22 Data Points

$162,500

$178,750

$195,000

M5

Director

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

Small

23 Data Points

$185,000

$206,500

$228,000

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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