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Finance

M5 - Director

The median salary range for Finance (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $178k - $230k as of Aug 2026, based on 1,427 job postings from 432 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$177,700

13%

Mid

$203,850

13%

High

$230,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

231 Data Points

$72,800

$82,750

$92,700

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

693 Data Points

$85,000

$98,650

$112,300

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

285 Data Points

$100,000

$119,925

$139,850

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

833 Data Points

$105,600

$122,800

$140,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.

Medium

37 Data Points

$124,750

$144,435

$164,120

IC6

Advisory

An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.

Large

62 Data Points

$141,783

$164,904

$188,025

M3

Manager

Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.

Very Large

614 Data Points

$123,859

$144,429

$165,000

M4

Sr. Manager

Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.

Very Large

381 Data Points

$150,000

$171,665

$193,329

M5

Director

Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.

Very Large

445 Data Points

$177,700

$203,850

$230,000

M6

Sr. Director

Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.

Very Large

107 Data Points

$200,000

$238,000

$276,000