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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
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |