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Software Engineering
M3 - Manager
Salary Range
Low
$180,000
12%
Mid
$205,000
12%
High
$230,000
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Manager, Business Applications
Chicago
·2+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2025
$133k - $162k
$132,500 - $162,000
Engineering Manager
Remote
·6+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jan 2025
$135k - $160k
$135,000 - $160,000
Software Engineering Manager
Chicago
·6-8 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jan 2025
$135k - $159k
$135,150 - $159,000
Software Engineering Manager
Denver
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jan 2025
$135k - $155k
$135,000 - $155,000
Engineering Manager
Remote
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Dec 2024
$140k - $150k
$140,000 - $150,000
Engineering Manager
Remote
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2025
$130k - $150k
$130,000 - $150,000
Engineering Manager
Miami
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2025
$100k - $150k
$100,000 - $150,000
Engineering Manager
Los Angeles
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Dec 2024
$100k - $125k
$100,000 - $125,000
Engineering Manager (Portugal)
Lisbon
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2025
$50k - $75k
$50,000 - $75,000
Engineering Manager, Developer Relations
Paris
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2025
$15k
$15,000
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Large 55 Data Points | $111,500 | $130,561 | $149,623 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 390 Data Points | $124,400 | $145,990 | $167,580 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 564 Data Points | $130,000 | $152,500 | $175,000 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 1,229 Data Points | $150,000 | $172,500 | $195,000 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 383 Data Points | $172,000 | $196,000 | $220,000 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 332 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 208 Data Points | $180,000 | $205,000 | $230,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Very Large 118 Data Points | $175,700 | $205,550 | $235,400 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 103 Data Points | $205,000 | $240,500 | $276,000 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Small 14 Data Points | $185,600 | $242,800 | $300,000 |

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