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M5 - Director
The median salary range for Data Science (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $194k - $253k as of Aug 2026, based on 949 job postings from 258 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$194,000
13%
Mid
$223,531
13%
High
$253,063
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Director of Vertical Data Engineering
New York City
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$269k - $395k
$268,600 - $395,000
Director of Vertical Data Engineering
San Francisco
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$269k - $395k
$268,600 - $395,000
Director of Vertical Data Engineering
Seattle
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$269k - $395k
$268,600 - $395,000
Director, Analytics, Commerce Platform
Sunnyvale
·10+ Years Experience
$255k - $375k
$255,000 - $375,000
Director, Analytics, Commerce Platform
San Francisco
·10+ Years Experience
$255k - $375k
$255,000 - $375,000
Director, Analytics, Commerce Platform
Seattle
·10+ Years Experience
$255k - $375k
$255,000 - $375,000
Director, Analytics, Commerce Platform
New York
·10+ Years Experience
$255k - $375k
$255,000 - $375,000
Director, Analytics, New Verticals Consumer
New York City
·10+ Years Experience
$255k - $375k
$255,000 - $375,000
Director, Analytics, New Verticals Consumer
San Francisco
·10+ Years Experience
$255k - $375k
$255,000 - $375,000
Director, Analytics, New Verticals Consumer
Sunnyvale
·10+ Years Experience
$255k - $375k
$255,000 - $375,000
Director, Analytics, New Verticals Consumer
Seattle
·10+ Years Experience
$255k - $375k
$255,000 - $375,000
Director of Data Science & Analytics, User Growth
Pittsburgh
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$244k - $366k
$244,000 - $366,000
Director of Data Science & Analytics, User Growth
New York City
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$244k - $366k
$244,000 - $366,000
Sr. Data Science Leader – iCloud
United States
$263k - $394k
$262,500 - $393,800
Sr. Data Science Leader – iCloud
Cupertino
$263k - $394k
$262,500 - $393,800
Director, AIML Data Operations
Cupertino
$214k - $357k
$214,000 - $356,600
Director, AIML Data Operations
United States
$214k - $357k
$214,000 - $356,600
Data Science Leader, AIML Data Operations
Seattle
$177k - $314k
$176,600 - $313,500
Data Science Leader, AIML Data Operations
United States
$177k - $314k
$176,600 - $313,500
Principal Data Architect and Manager - Service Special Projects
United States
N/A
N/A
Principal Data Architect and Manager - Service Special Projects
Cupertino
N/A
N/A
AIML - Head of Data Science and Insights
United States
N/A
N/A
AIML - Head of Data Science and Insights
Cupertino
N/A
N/A
Engineering Leader, Data Engineering
United States
N/A
N/A
Engineering Leader, Data Engineering
Seattle
N/A
N/A
Director of Engineering, AiDP Data Services
United States
N/A
N/A
Director of Engineering, AiDP Data Services
Sunnyvale
N/A
N/A
Director, Data Engineering - League Studios
United States
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$252k - $352k
$251,700 - $351,900
Director, Data Engineering - League Studios
Los Angeles
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$252k - $352k
$251,700 - $351,900
Director of Engineering, Analytics Platform & Products
Remote
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$203k - $346k
$203,200 - $345,600
Director, Product Analytics
United States
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$292k - $344k
$292,033 - $343,568
Director, Product Analytics
Remote
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$292k - $344k
$292,033 - $343,568
Head of Data - Predict
United States
·5-7 Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$217k - $341k
$217,000 - $341,000
Executive Director, Forecasting & Portfolio Analytics
Remote
·12+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$280k - $330k
$280,000 - $330,000
Director, Revenue Analytics
San Francisco
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$215k - $330k
$215,000 - $330,000
Director, Data & Analytics - Operations (Remote)
Boston
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$236k - $329k
$235,681 - $328,656
Director, Data Engineering (AI Native)
Remote
·8-10 Years Experience
$216k - $318k
$216,000 - $318,000
Director, Data Engineering (AI Native)
Canada
·8-10 Years Experience
$216k - $318k
$216,000 - $318,000
Director, Data Engineering (AI Native)
United States
·8-10 Years Experience
$216k - $318k
$216,000 - $318,000
Director, Fraud Analytics Consulting - Remote
United States
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$176k - $317k
$176,036 - $316,865
Director, Fraud Analytics Consulting - Remote
Costa Mesa
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$176k - $317k
$176,036 - $316,865
Director, Engineering - Data Platform
United States
·12+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$188k - $317k
$187,900 - $316,712
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Very Large 225 Data Points | $80,000 | $90,000 | $100,000 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 915 Data Points | $112,750 | $131,075 | $149,400 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 650 Data Points | $135,000 | $156,766 | $178,531 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 1,469 Data Points | $140,000 | $162,500 | $185,000 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 356 Data Points | $179,722 | $204,861 | $230,000 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 325 Data Points | $170,250 | $204,125 | $238,000 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 348 Data Points | $144,715 | $171,223 | $197,730 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Very Large 224 Data Points | $170,000 | $196,020 | $222,040 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 278 Data Points | $194,000 | $223,531 | $253,063 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Large 91 Data Points | $220,160 | $264,580 | $309,000 |