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Software Engineering

M4 - Sr. Manager

Salary Range

Low

$175,500

14%

Mid

$203,525

14%

High

$231,550

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

160 Data Points

$108,890

$128,445

$148,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

725 Data Points

$120,000

$140,500

$161,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,103 Data Points

$129,540

$149,620

$169,700

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

2,081 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

692 Data Points

$168,800

$194,400

$220,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

575 Data Points

$180,000

$209,250

$238,500

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

365 Data Points

$174,125

$197,228

$220,330

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

280 Data Points

$175,500

$203,525

$231,550

M5

Director

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

Very Large

190 Data Points

$200,000

$235,000

$270,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Medium

27 Data Points

$194,591

$244,702

$294,813

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