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Software Engineering

IC4 - Advanced

Salary Range

Low

$150,000

12%

Mid

$170,000

12%

High

$190,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

159 Data Points

$109,500

$128,000

$146,500

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

710 Data Points

$120,000

$140,000

$160,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,033 Data Points

$129,780

$149,890

$170,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

2,020 Data Points

$150,000

$170,000

$190,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

670 Data Points

$169,200

$194,600

$220,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

541 Data Points

$180,000

$210,000

$240,000

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

366 Data Points

$174,250

$198,125

$222,000

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

266 Data Points

$175,500

$205,450

$235,400

M5

Director

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

Very Large

183 Data Points

$201,400

$235,520

$269,640

M6

Sr. Director

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

Small

21 Data Points

$194,921

$241,558

$288,196

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