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Software Engineering

M5 - Director

Salary Range

Low

$201,150

16%

Mid

$238,525

16%

High

$275,900

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

112 Data Points

$111,000

$129,936

$148,873

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

624 Data Points

$122,160

$142,330

$162,500

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

845 Data Points

$128,500

$149,250

$170,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

1,757 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

571 Data Points

$170,000

$195,000

$220,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

463 Data Points

$180,000

$208,500

$237,000

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

335 Data Points

$175,000

$201,093

$227,185

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

209 Data Points

$175,700

$206,850

$238,000

M5

Director

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

Very Large

163 Data Points

$201,150

$238,525

$275,900

M6

Sr. Director

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

Small

19 Data Points

$200,000

$244,906

$289,813

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