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Legal

M3 - Manager

The median salary range for Legal (M3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $123k - $160k as of Aug 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

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
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