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M5 - Director

The median salary range for Design (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $181k - $237k as of Aug 2026, based on 846 job postings from 265 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$181,455

13%

Mid

$209,271

13%

High

$237,088

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.	Large 80 Data Points		$65,000	$72,500	$80,000
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.	Very Large 406 Data Points		$100,000	$115,600	$131,200
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.	Very Large 432 Data Points		$125,000	$147,803	$170,606
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.	Very Large 972 Data Points		$140,000	$160,000	$180,000
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.	Very Large 252 Data Points		$174,800	$199,900	$225,000
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.	Very Large 232 Data Points		$168,200	$199,325	$230,450
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.	Very Large 154 Data Points		$137,000	$163,500	$190,000
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Large 79 Data Points		$155,000	$193,100	$231,200
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.	Very Large 287 Data Points		$181,455	$209,271	$237,088
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.	Medium 48 Data Points		$213,000	$250,550	$288,100