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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 5,017 job postings from 706 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$120,000

14%

Mid

$138,750

14%

High

$157,500

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.	Very Large 240 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 894 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 180 Data Points		$149,600	$178,750	$207,900
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.	Very Large 1,017 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