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Software Engineering

IC6 - Advisory

Salary Range

Low

$180,000

13%

Mid

$207,125

13%

High

$234,250

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

175 Data Points

$108,890

$128,570

$148,250

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

771 Data Points

$121,063

$141,081

$161,100

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,214 Data Points

$128,225

$148,962

$169,700

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

2,192 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

734 Data Points

$166,474

$193,237

$220,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

614 Data Points

$180,000

$207,125

$234,250

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

371 Data Points

$174,250

$197,455

$220,660

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

298 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

197 Data Points

$200,000

$235,000

$270,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Medium

32 Data Points

$196,000

$248,000

$300,000

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