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Business Development

M4 - Sr. Manager

The median salary range for Business Development (M4) roles disclosed in public job postings is $147k - $195k as of Aug 2026, based on 1,172 job postings from 221 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$146,876

14%

Mid

$171,092

14%

High

$195,308

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

387 Data Points

$65,000

$72,500

$80,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

413 Data Points

$72,500

$82,250

$92,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

529 Data Points

$116,250

$135,125

$154,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

546 Data Points

$135,000

$157,500

$180,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Large

73 Data Points

$159,500

$191,425

$223,350

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

101 Data Points

$177,000

$221,540

$266,080

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

758 Data Points

$124,000

$143,111

$162,222

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

240 Data Points

$146,876

$171,092

$195,308

M5

Director

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

Very Large

797 Data Points

$175,000

$202,500

$230,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Very Large

194 Data Points

$200,000

$235,050

$270,100