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Business Operations

M3 - Manager

The median salary range for Business Operations (M3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $120k - $158k as of Aug 2026, based on 5,016 job postings from 706 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$120,000

14%

Mid

$138,750

14%

High

$157,500

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

239 Data Points

$68,314

$76,657

$85,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

892 Data Points

$82,250

$96,125

$110,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

493 Data Points

$99,000

$117,000

$135,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

949 Data Points

$111,000

$130,500

$150,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Large

68 Data Points

$132,000

$158,500

$185,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

179 Data Points

$149,300

$178,875

$208,450

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

1,016 Data Points

$120,000

$138,750

$157,500

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

598 Data Points

$140,000

$162,500

$185,000

M5

Director

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

Very Large

536 Data Points

$171,200

$200,600

$230,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Very Large

151 Data Points

$209,400

$243,300

$277,200