Comprehensive

Filters

Location
Company Stage
Age of Data
Industry
Company

Search By:

Need help choosing Family or Level?

Software Engineering

M5 - Director

Salary Range

Low

$200,000

15%

Mid

$234,500

15%

High

$269,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

178 Data Points

$108,890

$126,945

$145,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

785 Data Points

$121,450

$141,350

$161,250

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,248 Data Points

$126,200

$147,475

$168,750

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

2,248 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

742 Data Points

$165,470

$192,735

$220,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

626 Data Points

$180,000

$207,500

$235,000

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

378 Data Points

$175,000

$198,250

$221,500

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

301 Data Points

$175,000

$205,000

$235,000

M5

Director

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

Very Large

207 Data Points

$200,000

$234,500

$269,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Medium

33 Data Points

$196,800

$248,400

$300,000

Comprehensive

© 2023 Comprehensive. All rights reserved.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Get the latest updates on compensation trends, new products, and more.