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Software Engineering

IC5 - Expert

Salary Range

Low

$167,875

13%

Mid

$193,938

13%

High

$220,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

164 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

760 Data Points

$121,000

$141,050

$161,100

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,161 Data Points

$129,500

$149,700

$169,900

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

2,141 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

712 Data Points

$167,875

$193,938

$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

$210,000

$240,000

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

370 Data Points

$174,250

$197,125

$220,000

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

293 Data Points

$180,000

$205,775

$231,550

M5

Director

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

Very Large

194 Data Points

$200,000

$235,000

$270,000

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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