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Marketing

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

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
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