Designers don't have to become managers to earn well. In fact, individual contributors often earn more than managers, with a 3-8% salary advantage.
ICs earn 11-17% more equity than managers, providing financial incentives to remain individual contributors rather than pursue managerial roles.
There are fewer Principal-level ICs compared to managers, leading to higher compensation for ICs who reach that level, as they hit a progression ceiling.
The management track might offer faster progress compared to the individual contributor track, resulting in ICs being valued more highly within organizations.
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