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Marketing

IC5 - Expert

The median salary range for Marketing (IC5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $170k - $228k as of Aug 2026, based on 370 job postings from 98 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$170,000

15%

Mid

$199,000

15%

High

$228,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

342 Data Points

$60,000

$67,500

$75,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

1,025 Data Points

$80,000

$91,808

$103,615

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,340 Data Points

$106,468

$123,209

$139,950

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

1,639 Data Points

$127,500

$148,250

$169,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

117 Data Points

$170,000

$199,000

$228,000

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

176 Data Points

$165,500

$196,594

$227,688

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

1,459 Data Points

$110,000

$125,298

$140,595

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

1,026 Data Points

$140,000

$157,500

$175,000

M5

Director

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

Very Large

1,114 Data Points

$170,000

$195,000

$220,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Very Large

306 Data Points

$202,000

$231,912

$261,823