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Marketing

M5 - Director

The median salary range for Marketing (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $170k - $220k as of Sep 2026, based on 4,802 job postings from 904 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$170,000

13%

Mid

$195,000

13%

High

$220,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Very Large

392 Data Points

$62,400

$68,700

$75,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

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

Very Large

1,181 Data Points

$80,000

$92,000

$104,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

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

Very Large

1,536 Data Points

$108,875

$124,438

$140,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

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

Very Large

1,903 Data Points

$127,500

$146,250

$165,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

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

Very Large

148 Data Points

$171,200

$201,485

$231,770

IC6

Advisory

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

Very Large

208 Data Points

$166,150

$198,075

$230,000

M3

Manager

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

Very Large

1,736 Data Points

$110,573

$126,464

$142,355

M4

Sr. Manager

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

Very Large

1,199 Data Points

$140,000

$158,400

$176,800

M5

Director

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

Very Large

1,303 Data Points

$170,000

$195,000

$220,000

M6

Sr. Director

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

Very Large

359 Data Points

$206,400

$235,147

$263,894