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IC5 - Expert

The median salary range for Marketing (IC5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $170k - $228k as of Aug 2026, based on 371 job postings from 98 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$170,000

15%

Mid

$199,000

15%

High

$228,000

Level Comparison

Level	Sample Size		Low	Mid	High
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 1,026 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 1,341 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 1,641 Data Points		$127,375	$148,188	$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 1,116 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