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M5 - Director
The median salary range for Marketing (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $173k - $220k as of Oct 2026, based on 5,658 job postings from 978 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$172,500
12%
Mid
$196,250
12%
High
$220,000
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Very Large 448 Data Points | $62,400 | $70,450 | $78,500 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 1,360 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 1,736 Data Points | $110,000 | $125,000 | $140,000 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 2,173 Data Points | $127,000 | $145,263 | $163,525 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 170 Data Points | $173,900 | $202,835 | $231,770 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 238 Data Points | $167,150 | $198,575 | $230,000 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 2,001 Data Points | $112,000 | $127,500 | $143,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Very Large 1,393 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 1,491 Data Points | $172,650 | $196,325 | $220,000 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Very Large 413 Data Points | $205,500 | $234,750 | $264,000 |