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M5 - Director

The median salary range for Human Resources (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $175k - $230k as of Aug 2026, based on 1,293 job postings from 366 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$175,000

14%

Mid

$202,500

14%

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 255 Data Points		$70,000	$77,500	$85,000
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.	Very Large 799 Data Points		$81,050	$94,438	$107,825
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.	Very Large 658 Data Points		$101,870	$118,300	$134,730
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.	Very Large 1,032 Data Points		$120,000	$137,500	$155,000
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.	Large 66 Data Points		$149,500	$174,750	$200,000
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.	Large 74 Data Points		$156,700	$182,675	$208,650
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.	Very Large 506 Data Points		$120,000	$139,669	$159,338
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Very Large 297 Data Points		$150,000	$172,500	$195,000
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.	Very Large 369 Data Points		$175,000	$202,500	$230,000
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.	Very Large 131 Data Points		$202,750	$236,375	$270,000