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M4 - Sr. Manager

The median salary range for Business Development (M4) roles disclosed in public job postings is $146k - $195k as of Aug 2026, based on 1,117 job postings from 216 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$146,000

14%

Mid

$170,500

14%

High

$195,000

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.	Very Large 367 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 397 Data Points		$71,359	$81,110	$90,862
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.	Very Large 506 Data Points		$115,000	$134,500	$154,000
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.	Very Large 507 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		$156,288	$188,894	$221,500
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.	Large 95 Data Points		$182,252	$225,551	$268,850
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.	Very Large 719 Data Points		$124,900	$144,494	$164,088
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Very Large 228 Data Points		$146,000	$170,500	$195,000
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.	Very Large 767 Data Points		$175,000	$202,500	$230,000
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.	Very Large 178 Data Points		$200,000	$235,050	$270,100