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Software Engineering

IC5 - Expert

Salary Range

Low

$141,670

16%

Mid

$168,948

16%

High

$196,225

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Insufficient

4 Data Points

$85,000

$118,325

$151,650

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Medium

31 Data Points

$104,000

$126,750

$149,500

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Medium

48 Data Points

$105,000

$122,500

$140,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Large

92 Data Points

$125,000

$157,025

$189,050

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Small

24 Data Points

$141,670

$168,948

$196,225

IC6

Advisory

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

Medium

29 Data Points

$152,450

$185,275

$218,100

M3

Manager

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

Small

9 Data Points

$174,000

$208,500

$243,000

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Small

9 Data Points

$165,598

$180,299

$195,000

M5

Director

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

Small

11 Data Points

$205,000

$240,500

$276,000

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