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Software Engineering

IC2 - Developing

Salary Range

Low

$120,000

15%

Mid

$140,500

15%

High

$161,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

197 Data Points

$108,000

$126,500

$145,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

872 Data Points

$120,000

$140,500

$161,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,419 Data Points

$126,000

$146,050

$166,100

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

2,594 Data Points

$148,750

$169,375

$190,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

813 Data Points

$165,000

$192,500

$220,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

766 Data Points

$178,043

$205,572

$233,100

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

388 Data Points

$174,575

$198,163

$221,750

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

357 Data Points

$175,000

$202,500

$230,000

M5

Director

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

Very Large

210 Data Points

$200,000

$232,500

$265,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Medium

32 Data Points

$196,800

$248,400

$300,000

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