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Software Engineering

IC5 - Expert

Salary Range

Low

$142,500

17%

Mid

$171,000

17%

High

$199,500

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

33 Data Points

$108,000

$129,000

$150,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Medium

50 Data Points

$104,061

$130,086

$156,110

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Large

93 Data Points

$125,000

$155,877

$186,754

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Medium

26 Data Points

$142,500

$171,000

$199,500

IC6

Advisory

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

Medium

29 Data Points

$153,500

$189,250

$225,000

M3

Manager

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

Small

8 Data Points

$161,000

$202,000

$243,000

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Small

10 Data Points

$164,184

$194,842

$225,500

M5

Director

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

Small

14 Data Points

$188,850

$232,175

$275,500

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