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Software Engineering

IC3 - Proficient

Salary Range

Low

$128,425

14%

Mid

$149,188

14%

High

$169,950

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

116 Data Points

$109,500

$129,165

$148,830

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

654 Data Points

$121,000

$140,500

$160,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

883 Data Points

$128,425

$149,188

$169,950

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

1,827 Data Points

$149,705

$169,852

$190,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

605 Data Points

$170,000

$195,000

$220,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

486 Data Points

$180,000

$208,625

$237,250

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

352 Data Points

$175,000

$200,305

$225,610

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

224 Data Points

$175,350

$205,665

$235,980

M5

Director

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

Very Large

164 Data Points

$200,300

$238,050

$275,800

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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