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M5 - Director

The median salary range for Marketing (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $171k - $220k as of Aug 2026, based on 4,140 job postings from 846 companies.

Salary Range

Low

$171,000

13%

Mid

$195,500

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 348 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 1,054 Data Points		$80,000	$91,500	$103,000
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.	Very Large 1,357 Data Points		$106,036	$122,968	$139,900
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.	Very Large 1,676 Data Points		$127,375	$146,989	$166,603
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.	Very Large 118 Data Points		$170,050	$198,525	$227,000
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.	Very Large 184 Data Points		$166,000	$198,000	$230,000
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.	Very Large 1,491 Data Points		$110,000	$125,964	$141,928
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.	Very Large 1,041 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 1,142 Data Points		$171,000	$195,500	$220,000
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.	Very Large 312 Data Points		$200,000	$230,912	$261,823