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Software Engineering

IC3 - Proficient

Salary Range
Low
$125,000
15%
Mid
$147,500
15%
High
$170,000
Level Comparison
LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1
Entry
0-1 YOE
Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.
Very Large
160 Data Points
$104,500
$124,750
$145,000
IC2
Developing
2-4 YOE
Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.
Very Large
806 Data Points
$120,000
$140,550
$161,100
IC3
Proficient
5-7 YOE
Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.
Very Large
1,464 Data Points
$125,000
$147,500
$170,000
IC4
Advanced
8-11 YOE
Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.
Very Large
2,536 Data Points
$145,800
$167,900
$190,000
IC5
Expert
12+ YOE
A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.
Very Large
726 Data Points
$162,120
$191,060
$220,000
IC6
Advisory
An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.
Very Large
821 Data Points
$174,350
$203,775
$233,200
M3
Manager
Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.
Very Large
243 Data Points
$173,252
$199,347
$225,443
M4
Sr. Manager
Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.
Very Large
314 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
185 Data Points
$197,000
$233,500
$270,000
M6
Sr. Director
Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.
Medium
38 Data Points
$196,425
$248,213
$300,000
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