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M5 - Director

The median salary range for Business Operations (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $171k - $230k as of Jul 2026, based on 1,946 job postings from 451 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$171,200

15%

Mid

$200,600

15%

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 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