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Software Engineering

IC3 - Proficient

Salary Range

Low

$125,000

15%

Mid

$147,083

15%

High

$169,166

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

849 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

1,457 Data Points

$125,000

$147,083

$169,166

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

2,622 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

779 Data Points

$164,000

$192,000

$220,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

797 Data Points

$175,000

$203,375

$231,750

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

327 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

323 Data Points

$180,000

$205,000

$230,000

M5

Director

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

Very Large

197 Data Points

$200,000

$231,125

$262,250

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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