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Software Engineering

IC3 - Proficient

Salary Range

Low

$129,890

13%

Mid

$149,945

13%

High

$170,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Large

100 Data Points

$112,000

$130,623

$149,245

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

578 Data Points

$122,608

$142,679

$162,750

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

779 Data Points

$129,890

$149,945

$170,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

1,653 Data Points

$149,743

$169,871

$190,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

527 Data Points

$170,700

$195,350

$220,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

431 Data Points

$180,000

$208,750

$237,500

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

306 Data Points

$175,000

$201,005

$227,010

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

188 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

143 Data Points

$205,000

$240,825

$276,650

M6

Sr. Director

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

Small

18 Data Points

$196,000

$242,813

$289,625

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