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Software Engineering

IC4 - Advanced

Salary Range
Low
$148,000
12%
Mid
$169,000
12%
High
$190,000
Level Comparison
LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1
Entry
0-1 YOE
Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.
Very Large
178 Data Points
$110,000
$129,070
$148,139
IC2
Developing
2-4 YOE
Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.
Very Large
900 Data Points
$120,000
$140,450
$160,900
IC3
Proficient
5-7 YOE
Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.
Very Large
1,548 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
2,733 Data Points
$148,000
$169,000
$190,000
IC5
Expert
12+ YOE
A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.
Very Large
807 Data Points
$163,125
$191,150
$219,175
IC6
Advisory
An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.
Very Large
827 Data Points
$175,000
$204,100
$233,200
M3
Manager
Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.
Very Large
313 Data Points
$174,000
$197,000
$220,000
M4
Sr. Manager
Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.
Very Large
332 Data Points
$180,000
$203,558
$227,115
M5
Director
Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.
Very Large
206 Data Points
$200,000
$232,500
$265,000
M6
Sr. Director
Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.
Medium
37 Data Points
$197,600
$248,800
$300,000
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