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Software Engineering

IC1 - Entry

Salary Range

Low

$112,000

14%

Mid

$130,000

14%

High

$148,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

135 Data Points

$112,000

$130,000

$148,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

696 Data Points

$120,000

$140,000

$160,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

950 Data Points

$128,225

$149,112

$170,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

1,950 Data Points

$150,000

$170,000

$190,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

640 Data Points

$170,350

$195,175

$220,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

516 Data Points

$180,000

$207,625

$235,250

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

375 Data Points

$175,000

$200,000

$225,000

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

237 Data Points

$180,000

$209,375

$238,750

M5

Director

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

Very Large

174 Data Points

$200,000

$237,500

$275,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Small

19 Data Points

$200,000

$244,906

$289,813

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