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M3 - Manager

The median salary range for Legal (M3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $123k - $160k as of Jul 2026, based on 2,582 job postings from 412 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$123,000

13%

Mid

$141,500

13%

High

$160,000

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.	Very Large 116 Data Points		$63,500	$75,430	$87,360
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.	Very Large 667 Data Points		$88,000	$103,000	$118,000
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.	Very Large 589 Data Points		$130,000	$153,225	$176,450
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.	Very Large 917 Data Points		$145,840	$167,920	$190,000
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.	Very Large 198 Data Points		$180,000	$213,250	$246,500
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.	Large 69 Data Points		$191,000	$225,500	$260,000
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.	Very Large 584 Data Points		$123,000	$141,500	$160,000
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Very Large 257 Data Points		$146,400	$167,675	$188,950
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.	Very Large 481 Data Points		$190,000	$218,594	$247,188
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.	Very Large 140 Data Points		$240,000	$268,750	$297,500