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Software Engineering

IC3 - Proficient

Salary Range
Low
$125,000
15%
Mid
$147,166
15%
High
$169,331
Level Comparison
LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1
Entry
0-1 YOE
Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.
Very Large
167 Data Points
$110,000
$129,250
$148,500
IC2
Developing
2-4 YOE
Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.
Very Large
845 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
1,443 Data Points
$125,000
$147,166
$169,331
IC4
Advanced
8-11 YOE
Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.
Very Large
2,594 Data Points
$148,200
$169,100
$190,000
IC5
Expert
12+ YOE
A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.
Very Large
772 Data Points
$163,125
$191,363
$219,600
IC6
Advisory
An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.
Very Large
791 Data Points
$175,000
$203,750
$232,500
M3
Manager
Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.
Very Large
326 Data Points
$174,000
$197,375
$220,750
M4
Sr. Manager
Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.
Very Large
317 Data Points
$180,000
$205,275
$230,550
M5
Director
Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.
Very Large
196 Data Points
$200,000
$231,250
$262,500
M6
Sr. Director
Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.
Medium
33 Data Points
$213,900
$258,450
$303,000
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