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Business Development

M5 - Director

The median salary range for Business Development (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $175k - $230k as of Aug 2026, based on 3,517 job postings from 606 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$175,000

14%

Mid

$202,500

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 370 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 403 Data Points		$71,998	$81,499	$91,000
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.	Very Large 512 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 508 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 726 Data Points		$124,800	$144,425	$164,050
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Very Large 229 Data Points		$146,400	$170,854	$195,308
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.	Very Large 773 Data Points		$175,000	$202,500	$230,000
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.	Very Large 182 Data Points		$200,000	$235,588	$271,175