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Business Operations

M4 - Sr. Manager

The median salary range for Business Operations (M4) roles disclosed in public job postings is $140k - $186k as of Jul 2026, based on 2,312 job postings from 449 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$140,000

14%

Mid

$162,750

14%

High

$185,500

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

237 Data Points

$69,250

$77,125

$85,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

887 Data Points

$82,800

$96,400

$110,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

492 Data Points

$99,100

$117,428

$135,755

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

940 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

1,015 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

596 Data Points

$140,000

$162,750

$185,500

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