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M5 - Director
The median salary range for Business Development (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $175k - $231k as of Oct 2026, based on 4,761 job postings from 713 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$175,000
14%
Mid
$202,843
14%
High
$230,685
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Very Large 478 Data Points | $65,000 | $71,670 | $78,340 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 508 Data Points | $73,500 | $84,250 | $95,000 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 664 Data Points | $117,700 | $136,028 | $154,356 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 664 Data Points | $137,500 | $158,750 | $180,000 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Large 88 Data Points | $176,000 | $208,500 | $241,000 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 125 Data Points | $177,800 | $221,275 | $264,750 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 942 Data Points | $124,800 | $142,400 | $160,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Very Large 309 Data Points | $146,952 | $169,976 | $193,000 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 992 Data Points | $175,000 | $202,500 | $230,000 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Very Large 243 Data Points | $203,500 | $240,700 | $277,900 |