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Accounting

M3 - Manager

The median salary range for Accounting (M3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $120k - $155k as of Sep 2026, based on 2,057 job postings from 523 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$120,000

13%

Mid

$137,500

13%

High

$155,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

119 Data Points

$60,000

$67,500

$75,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

454 Data Points

$70,000

$80,000

$90,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

135 Data Points

$79,135

$92,068

$105,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

650 Data Points

$94,750

$108,750

$122,750

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.

Medium

47 Data Points

$77,000

$88,000

$99,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Small

14 Data Points

$122,500

$148,300

$174,100

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

540 Data Points

$120,000

$137,500

$155,000

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

265 Data Points

$145,000

$170,000

$195,000

M5

Director

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

Very Large

255 Data Points

$170,000

$195,000

$220,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Medium

28 Data Points

$200,400

$232,700

$265,000