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Software Engineering

IC5 - Expert

Salary Range

Low

$167,500

14%

Mid

$193,750

14%

High

$220,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

165 Data Points

$108,890

$127,695

$146,500

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

763 Data Points

$120,500

$140,800

$161,100

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,170 Data Points

$129,045

$149,523

$170,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

2,152 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

713 Data Points

$167,500

$193,750

$220,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

594 Data Points

$180,000

$207,800

$235,600

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

367 Data Points

$174,625

$197,478

$220,330

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

296 Data Points

$180,000

$205,550

$231,100

M5

Director

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

Very Large

195 Data Points

$200,000

$234,820

$269,640

M6

Sr. Director

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

Medium

31 Data Points

$195,625

$247,813

$300,000

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