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Software Engineering

M5 - Director

Salary Range

Low

$201,400

14%

Mid

$235,520

14%

High

$269,640

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

156 Data Points

$109,000

$127,000

$145,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

708 Data Points

$120,000

$140,000

$160,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,027 Data Points

$130,000

$150,000

$170,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

2,015 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

668 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

536 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

367 Data Points

$174,250

$198,125

$222,000

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

266 Data Points

$175,500

$205,450

$235,400

M5

Director

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

Very Large

183 Data Points

$201,400

$235,520

$269,640

M6

Sr. Director

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

Small

21 Data Points

$194,921

$241,558

$288,196

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