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Software Engineering

IC6 - Advisory

Salary Range

Low

$176,000

14%

Mid

$204,500

14%

High

$233,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

185 Data Points

$109,500

$129,375

$149,250

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

834 Data Points

$120,000

$140,450

$160,900

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,391 Data Points

$125,641

$146,821

$168,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

2,530 Data Points

$149,434

$169,717

$190,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

791 Data Points

$166,324

$193,162

$220,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

745 Data Points

$176,000

$204,500

$233,000

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

376 Data Points

$174,250

$197,625

$221,000

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

348 Data Points

$176,750

$203,375

$230,000

M5

Director

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

Very Large

209 Data Points

$200,000

$232,500

$265,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Medium

29 Data Points

$197,600

$250,300

$303,000

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