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M5 - Director
The median salary range for Business Development (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $175k - $230k as of Sep 2026, based on 4,106 job postings from 659 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$174,800
14%
Mid
$202,400
14%
High
$230,000
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Very Large 422 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 448 Data Points | $71,593 | $82,484 | $93,375 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 584 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 592 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 80 Data Points | $163,950 | $199,550 | $235,150 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 108 Data Points | $184,894 | $225,197 | $265,500 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 830 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 265 Data Points | $146,876 | $170,013 | $193,150 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 873 Data Points | $174,800 | $202,400 | $230,000 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Very Large 214 Data Points | $201,425 | $238,188 | $274,950 |